阿比

Readings

Kana: あび、アビ

Romaji: abi, abi

Definition

noun

1

red-throated loon (Gavia stellata)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

阿

Readings: ア、 オ、 おもね.る、 くま

Meanings: Africa, flatter, fawn upon, corner, nook, recess

比

Readings: ヒ、 くら.べる

Meanings: compare, race, ratio, Philipines

Example Sentences

あびって何(なに)？

➥What's a loon?

硬貨(こうか)に「あび」がついてるからよ。

➥Because there's a red-throated loon on the coin.