ι³₯
JLPT N4
Bird
Readings
Onβyomi: γγ§γ¦ (chou)
Kunβyomi: γ¨γ (tori)
β’ γ¨γ (tori) β bird
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ι³₯
γ¨γ
bird
ε°ι³₯
γγ¨γ
small bird
ιι³₯
γγ‘γγ
wild bird
ηΌγι³₯
γγγ¨γ
grilled chicken
ι³₯θ
γ¨γγ«γ
chicken meat
Example Sentences
ι³₯γι£γ³γΎγγ
γ¨γ γ γ¨γ³γΎγγ
Birds fly.
ε°ι³₯γ鳴γγΎγγ
γγ¨γ γ γͺγγΎγγ
Small birds chirp.
ιι³₯γ観ε―γγΎγγ
γγ‘γγ γ γγγγ€ γγΎγγ
I observe wild birds.
ηΌγι³₯γι£γΉγΎγγ
γγγ¨γ γ γγΉγΎγγ
I eat grilled chicken.
ι³₯θγθ²·γγΎγγ
γ¨γγ«γ γ γγγΎγγ
I buy chicken meat.
Cultural Note
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β’ Cranes (ιΆ΄ / γ€γ) symbolize longevity and good fortune β they appear in weddings and origami.
β’ Crows (η / γγγ) are messengers of the gods in Shinto mythology, such as the sacred Yatagarasu (ε «ε«η).
β’ Roosters (ιΆ / γ«γγ¨γ) are considered sacred in Shinto shrines, often seen near Ise Jingu.
β’ Bird motifs appear in poetry (δΏ³ε₯), kimono patterns, and Japanese art to represent freedom, nature, and the changing seasons.
Even popular dishes like ηΌγι³₯ (yakitori) reflect Japanβs deep historical connection with birds β both as symbols and as part of daily life.
β’ Cranes (ιΆ΄ / γ€γ) symbolize longevity and good fortune β they appear in weddings and origami.
β’ Crows (η / γγγ) are messengers of the gods in Shinto mythology, such as the sacred Yatagarasu (ε «ε«η).
β’ Roosters (ιΆ / γ«γγ¨γ) are considered sacred in Shinto shrines, often seen near Ise Jingu.
β’ Bird motifs appear in poetry (δΏ³ε₯), kimono patterns, and Japanese art to represent freedom, nature, and the changing seasons.
Even popular dishes like ηΌγι³₯ (yakitori) reflect Japanβs deep historical connection with birds β both as symbols and as part of daily life.