小鳥

ことり

Small bird

N4noun·kotori

How to remember it

小 (small) + 鳥 (bird) — quite literally a small bird, often a songbird.

Example sentences

  • 公園に小鳥がたくさん飛んでいる。

    こうえんにことりがたくさんとんでいる。

    There are many small birds flying in the park.

  • 小鳥のさえずりが聞こえる。

    ことりのさえずりがきこえる。

    I can hear the chirping of small birds.

Usage

Often written in kana; soft, endearing term for small songbirds.

Related words

鳥小屋

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