Translation of Japanese word "鳥" to English
鳥
とり
[tori]
IPA: /tɔ̞ɯ̟ᵝ/ /tɔ̞ɯ̟ᵝ/
Meaning
NounAn animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, having a beaked mouth, and laying eggs.
How to use
鳥 (tori) — 'bird / poultry'. 小鳥 (kotori) — small bird. 鳥の巣 — bird's nest. 焼き鳥 — yakitori.
🇬🇧 English
bird
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 鳥
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とり
Romaji Transcription: tori
Example Sentences
この鳥はとても美しいです。
このとりはとてもうつくしいです。
This bird is very beautiful.
私たちは鳥を観察しています。
わたしたちはとりをかんさつしています。
We are observing birds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "鳥" mean?▼
The Japanese word "鳥" means "bird" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "鳥"?▼
The word "鳥" is read as "とり" (tori). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to living things that can fly in the air.".
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