鳥
tori[to̞ɾʲi]
The English word "birds" is translated into Japanese as 鳥 (tori).
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, the 鳥居 'torii' are traditional gates found at the entrance of Shinto shrines. The word literally translates to 'bird perch'.
- The Japanese word 鳥 is used in the term 鳥肌 'tori-hada' to describe 'goosebumps'. It literally translates to 'bird skin'.
- In Japan, the 八咫烏 'Yatagarasu' is a mythical three-legged crow that represents the will of heaven and serves as a guide.
Examples in context
- 鳥は卵を産む。Birds lay eggs.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to say that 鳥 lay eggs.Tatoeba #125772 by KK_kaku_, translation #278220 by CK
- 鳥は翼で飛ぶ。Birds fly with their wings.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to say that 鳥 fly with their wings.Tatoeba #125774 by KK_kaku_, translation #278218 by shekitten
- 鳥は歌います。Birds sing.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to say that 鳥 sing.Tatoeba #125799 by bunbuku, translation #278174 by CK
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Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are walking in a park.
- 蓮 Renあそこに鳥がたくさんいますね。Asoko ni tori ga takusan imasu ne.There are many birds over there, aren't there?
- 美咲 Misaki本当だ。きれいな鳥ですね。Hontou da. Kireina tori desu ne.You're right. They are beautiful birds.
- 蓮 Renあの鳥は何という種類かな。Ano tori wa nan to iu shurui kana.I wonder what species those birds are.
- 美咲 Misakiわからないけど、かわいいですね。Wakaranai kedo, kawaii desu ne.I don't know, but they are cute.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 鳥, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
