| Kanji | 鮎 |
|---|---|
| Onyomi | デン |
| Kunyomi | あゆ, なまず |
| Nanori | あい |
| English | freshwater trout, smelt |
| JLPT Level | 1 |
| Jouyou Grade | S+ |
| Frequency | 2201 |
| Components | 魚: fish 占: fortune-telling; divining; forecasting; occupy; hold; have; get; take |
| Traditional Form | (none) |
| Keyword | sweet smelt |
| Koohii Story 1 | "A fish arrives at the fortune-teller's who, without looking, says ""Welcome, Sweet Smelt"". ""That's amazing"", says the fish, ""how did you know I was a sweet smelt?"" ""Well, most fish smell bad, but you smelt sweet.""." |
| Koohii Story 2 | "The fortune teller turned to me smiling, ""Ah you (アユ) will do well. I can sense the sweet smell of success. And what better way to celebrate than with that sweetest of fish the sweet smelt!""." |
Tags: jlpt.n1, grades+, jinmeiyou, kanjifreq2001-2500
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