嘴
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Noun referring to the hard, pointed mouthpart of a bird. Often written as 『くちばし』 (kuchibashi) in hiragana for clarity. Used in phrases like 『鳥の嘴』 (tori no kuchibashi, 'bird's beak').
Theme
At a local park, User and their friend Kenta, a birdwatching enthusiast, observe a sparrow perched on a branch.
嘴
くちばし
beak, bill
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a bird's beak shaped like a 'kuchi' (mouth) but sharper. 'Kuchi' sounds like 'くち' (kuchi, 'mouth'), and a beak is a bird's mouth — think 'beak' as a special mouth for birds.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, birds like cranes and sparrows are often depicted in art and folklore, and their beaks are key features. The word 『嘴』 (kuchibashi) is used in birdwatching and nature contexts.
Forms
Base: 嘴Noun referring to the hard, pointed mouthpart of a bird. Often written as 『くちばし』 (kuchibashi) in hiragana for clarity. Used in phrases like 『鳥の嘴』 (tori no kuchibashi, 'bird's beak').