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鴬

鶯

Readings

Kana: うぐいす、ウグイス
Romaji: uguisu, uguisu
Kana
Romaji

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.
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『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.
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