🇯🇵 How to say

“bird” in Japanese

鳥とり
Illustration of "bird" in a Japanese cultural setting
A small brown sparrow hops along a park path, pecking at crumbs near a bench while other birds chirp softly from the branches above.

Usage note

鳥 refers to any kind of bird and is a common, neutral word used in daily conversation, often seen in parks and nature.

Examples

  • 鳥が木の上にいます。

    A bird is in the tree.

  • あの鳥はきれいです。

    That bird is beautiful.

  • 公園にたくさん鳥がいます。

    There are many birds in the park.

Quick check

What does "鳥" mean?

  • A. bird
  • B. ear
  • C. stomach
  • D. star

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