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白鳥

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 白鳥

くちょう
ハクチョウ
Noun
Freq #16607
1

swan (Cygnus spp.)

Examples
白鳥は当地からフロリダに移動する。
The swans migrate from here to Florida.
2

white bird

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 483
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

white

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハク
ビャク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しろ
しら-
しろ.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
はっ
11 strokes
Frequency: 1043
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

bird
chicken

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とっ
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