The scales of the fish are shining in silver.
鱗
scales (fish)
Kanji
Grade
Grade 9
Strokes
24 strokes
Radical
魚部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
リン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
うろこ, こけ, こけら
Example sentences
The newcomer’s performance showed a glimpse of exceptional talent.
The manager's careless remark enraged the company president.
That one comment infuriated the company president.
Hearing his explanation, it felt like the scales fell from my eyes.
Example Vocabulary
鱗
scales (of a fish, etc.)
片鱗
a glimpse; a small sign or fragment of a larger whole
逆鱗に触れる
to incur someone's wrath; to deeply offend someone
鱗粉
逆鱗
imperial wrath; righteous anger of a superior
目から鱗が落ちる
to have the scales fall from one's eyes; to be suddenly enlightened
鱗状
魚鱗
銀鱗
鱗雲
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