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鳥
bird
N4On: ちょうKun: とり
Memory Aid
The kanji 鳥 is a clear depiction of a bird, showing its head, wings, body, and tail feathers.
'Chō' — sounds like 'Chirp!', which is what birds do.
Vocabulary
鳥とりbird
小鳥ことりsmall bird
白鳥はくちょうswan
野鳥やちょうwild bird
焼き鳥やきとりyakitori (grilled chicken skewers)
Example Sentences
あそこに鳥がいます。
There is a bird over there.
毎日、小鳥の声で目が覚めます。
Every day, I wake up to the sound of small birds.
白鳥が湖で泳いでいます。
Swans are swimming in the lake.
晩ご飯に焼き鳥を食べましょう。
Let's eat yakitori for dinner.