Definition of 川蝉 (かわせみ)

かわせみ

川蝉

かわせみ

kawasemi

noun
1.
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)
2.
jade (gem)(only relevant for ひすい)
See also:硬玉,  軟玉,  ジェイド,  翡翠色
3.
beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers(only relevant for ひすい)
Other readings:
翡翠【かわせみ】
翡翠【ひすい】
翡翠【しょうびん】
魚狗【かわせみ】
カワセミ
Related Kanji
stream, river, river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)
cicada
kingfisher
green, kingfisher
fish
puppy, dog