| か | わ | 
|---|---|
| 川 | 
| せ | み | 
|---|---|
| 蝉 | 
noun
- kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis).
- jade (gem).
- beautiful lustrous color similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers.
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 
 | 川蝉 | かわせみ | |||||||||
| 
 | 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 | 
Contained Kanji Breakdown
cicada
せみ セン (Kentei Pre-1)
insect, bug, temper
むし チュウ キ (1st, N2)