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鸚鵡

Readings

Kana: おうむ、オウム
Romaji: oumu, oumu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

(large) parrot (incl. the cockatoo)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 鸚哥

Kanji

Readings: イン、 オウ、 ヨウ
Meanings: parrot, parakeet
Readings: ブ、 ム
Meaning: cockatoo

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)はオウムを愛玩(あいがん)している。
➥She keeps a parrot as a pet.
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オウムは(ひと)言葉(ことば)をまねできる。
➥A parrot can imitate human speech.
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オウムは(ひと)(こえ)をまねることができる。
➥A parrot can mimic a person's voice.
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オウムは人間(にんげん)言葉(ことば)をまねる。
➥Parrots imitate human speech.
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オウムはしばしば(ひと)言葉(ことば)をまねる。
➥Parrots often imitate human speech.
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ジャックは(いえ)(ねこ)とオウムを()っている。
➥Jack keeps a cat and a parrot at home.
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