鳥の子

Reading

Kana: とりのこ

Romaji: torinoko

Definitions

noun

1

bird's egg (esp. a chicken egg)

2

chick; baby bird (esp. a baby chicken)

3

eggshell-colored traditional Japanese paper made primarily of Diplomorpha sikokiana fibres (high-quality, glossy)

Note: abbreviation

See also: 鳥の子紙

4

eggshell (colour)

Note: abbreviation

See also: 鳥の子色

5

red and white oval rice cakes

Note: abbreviation

See also: 鳥の子餅

Kanji

鳥

Readings: チョウ、 とり

Meanings: bird, chicken

子

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね

Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac