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Kotomora

シャコ

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Meanings

1

noun

francolin

usually written using kana alone

Refers to birds of the genus Francolinus, which resemble partridges. In modern Japanese, this is the primary meaning.

2

noun

partridge (genus Perdix)

archaic

Archaic usage; formerly used for partridges of the genus Perdix. In modern Japanese, 山鶉 (やまうずら) is the usual term.

See also: ヤマウズラ