“Bird” in Japanese is 鳥 (とり), pronounced tori.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
A general word for bird. On menus, とり often means chicken, as in 焼き鳥 (yakitori, grilled chicken skewers).
Example sentences
- 鳥が鳴いています。とりがないています。A bird is singing.
- 公園に鳥がたくさんいます。こうえんにとりがたくさんいます。There are lots of birds in the park.
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FAQ
How do you say bird in Japanese?
Bird in Japanese is 鳥 (とり), pronounced “tori”.
How do you write bird in Japanese?
It's written 鳥 with kanji, or とり in hiragana. Both are read tori.
Is 鳥 on the JLPT?
Yes. 鳥 (tori) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.