Word details

とび

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とび.

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Entry

とび鳶鴟鵄とんびトビトンビNounFreq #33809
1

Word usually written using kana alone

black kite (Milvus migrans)

2

とび only; Abbreviation

construction worker; scaffold erector; firefighter

3

とび only; Abbreviation

fire hook

4

とび only; Abbreviation

reddish brown

5

とんび only; Abbreviation

Inverness cape

6

とんび only

filcher; sneak thief; pilferer

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

鳶

black kite, fireman, hook

14 strokesGrade 9

On

エン

Kun

とびとんび
鴟

kite

16 strokes

On

シ

Kun

とび
鵄

kite, horned owl, wine cups

17 strokes

On

シ

Kun

とび

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