八咫の烏

やたのからす

Meanings

1. Noun Yatagarasu (i.e.: raven who aided Emperor Jimmu on his eastern expedition) See also: 八咫烏 (やたがらす).
2. three-legged crow inhabiting the sun See also: 八咫烏 (やたがらす).

Kanji

• 八 eight. Read as や.
• 咫 short; span
• 烏 crow; raven. Read as からす.

Word lists

• Japanese mythology

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