鳥 — Bird
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Winged, feathered creature (鳥).
White (白) bird (鳥): swan.
Wild field (野) bird (鳥): undomesticated wild bird.
Water (水) bird (鳥): duck, swan, or other waterfowl.
Parent (親) bird (鳥): adult bird caring for chicks.
Frequently Asked Questions About 鳥 (Bird)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 鳥 (Bird)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 鳥 ("Bird", read as ちょう) is: Who knew birds love toe rings (とり) and chocolate (ちょう) so much... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 鳥 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 鳥 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 鳥 means "Bird". Its primary reading is ちょう (On'yomi: ちょう; Kun'yomi: とり). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 鳥?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 鳥 include: 鳥 (とり - bird, poultry), 白鳥 (はくちょう - swan), 野鳥 (やちょう - wild bird), 水鳥 (みずとり - waterfowl, aquatic bird).
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