Japanese

ことり
Meaning: small bird; birdie
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

小
鳥

Example sentences

A small bird is chirping in the tree in the garden.
彼は手のひらに小さな小鳥を乗せている。
He is holding a small bird in the palm of his hand.
窓の外に時折、小鳥がやってくる。
Occasionally, a small bird comes to the window.
早朝から庭で小鳥が鳴いている。
Small birds have been singing in the garden since early morning.
小鳥が空へ向かって羽ばたいた。
The little bird fluttered its wings toward the sky.
春の朝、小鳥たちが庭の木々で楽しそうにさえずっている。
On a spring morning, small birds are chirping happily in the garden trees.
鳥かごの中に小鳥がいます。
There is a small bird in the birdcage.
春の朝、庭の木々で小鳥たちが楽しげに囀っている。
On spring mornings, small birds chirp happily in the garden trees.
森の中で、二羽の小鳥が仲睦まじく番っているのを見かけた。
In the forest, I saw a pair of small birds mating harmoniously.
十姉妹は性格が温厚で、飼育しやすい小鳥だ。
Society finches have gentle personalities and are easy to raise.

Usage Notes

Refers to small species of birds such as sparrows, canaries, or warblers. Often used affectionately.

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