Word details

オウム

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word オウム.

Dictionary

Entry

オウム鸚鵡うむNounUsually kanaFreq #51414
1

(large) parrot (incl. the cockatoo)

Examples
オウムは人の言葉をまねできる。
A parrot can imitate human speech.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

parrot, parakeet

28 strokes

On

インオウヨウ

cockatoo

19 strokes

On

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