Shirabe
English jmdict
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone common crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)
Other forms 鶍 【イスカ】

いすかの嘴いすかのはし

Expression Noun Noun
English jmdict
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expressions (phrasesnoun (common) (futsuumeishi)nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no' idiomatic expression (something) not coming together (as one had hoped or expected);unfortunate turn of events;unexpected turn;(a) crossbill's beak (which has differently shaped upper and lower parts)
often as 〜の食い違い (with the same meaning)
See also: 交喙 (イスカ)
Other forms 交喙の嘴 【いすかのはし】 · 鶍の嘴 【いすかのはし】