庭の木で小鳥がさえずっています。
A small bird is chirping in the tree in the garden.
Japanese
さえずる
さえずる
Meaning: to chirp; to twitter; to warble
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On a spring morning, small birds are chirping happily in the garden trees.
春日遅遅として、窓の外では鳥がさえずっている。
The spring day is long and peaceful, and birds are chirping outside the window.
Usage Notes
Specifically refers to the high-pitched singing or chirping of small birds. Can metaphorically refer to people chattering.
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