(n) (1) kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); (2) (ひすい only) (See 硬玉,軟玉,ジェイド,翡翠色) jade (gem); (3) (ひすい only) beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers[edict]
聞く
きく
(v5k,vt) (1) to hear; (2) (usu. 聴く) to listen (e.g. to music); (3) (formal 聴く) to ask; to enquire; to query; (P)[edict]