鳶

鴟、 鵄

Readings

Kana: とび、とんび、トビ、トンビ

Romaji: tobi, tonbi, tobi, tonbi

Definitions

noun

1

black kite (Milvus migrans)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

construction worker; scaffold erector; firefighter

Note: abbreviation

See also: 鳶職

3

Inverness cape

Note: abbreviation

See also: 鳶合羽

Kanji

鳶

Readings: エン、 とび、 とんび

Meanings: black kite, fireman, hook

鴟

Readings: シ、 とび

Meaning: kite

鵄

Readings: シ、 とび

Meanings: kite, horned owl, wine cups

Example Sentences

鳶(とび)が鷹(たか)を生(う)む。

➥Black hens lay white eggs.

鳶(とび)に油揚(あぶらあ)げをさらわれたようなものだ。

➥I was robbed of my rightful share.

庭(にわ)は木(こ)の葉(は)が落(お)ちてとび色(しょく)だ。

➥The garden is bare and brown.