Japanese

はと
Meaning: pigeon; dove
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鳩

Example sentences

Many pigeons are gathered in the park square.
鳩は平和の象徴だ。
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鳩が「くー」と鳴いている。
A pigeon is cooing 'koo'.
公園のベンチで一人の老爺が鳩に餌をやっていた。
An old man was feeding pigeons on a park bench.
鳩は遠くから帰巣する能力がある。
Pigeons have the ability to return to their nest from far away.

Usage Notes

Refers to birds of the family Columbidae. Often seen in parks and urban areas. Also widely recognized as a symbol of peace.

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