鴬

鶯

Readings

Kana: うぐいす、ウグイス

Romaji: uguisu, uguisu

Definitions

noun

1

Japanese bush warbler; Japanese nightingale (Cettia diphone)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

greenish brown

Note: abbreviation

See also: 鶯茶

n-pref

3

having a beautiful voice

Kanji

鴬

Readings: オウ、 うぐいす

Meanings: nightingale, bush warbler

鶯

Readings: オウ、 うぐいす

Meaning: nightingale

Example Sentences

うぐいすが鳴(な)いているのが聞(き)こえた。

➥I heard a Japanese nightingale.

『うぐいす侍(さむらい)』人間愛(にんげんあい)とユーモア溢(あふ)れる侍(さむらい)物語(ものがたり)。

➥"The Nightingale Samurai" A samurai tale full of humanity and humour.