鳥
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Base noun form. Can mean 'bird' in general or specifically 'chicken' depending on context. In Japanese, it's often used for chicken in food-related terms, e.g., 『鳥肉』 (toriniku, 'chicken meat').
Theme
In a park, User and their friend Mika are birdwatching and talking about different birds they see.
鳥
とり
bird / chicken
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a bird chirping 'tori-tori' in a tree. The sound 'tori' is like 'tweet' in English — easy to remember for 'bird' or 'chicken'.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『鳥』 (tori, 'bird') is a common word for birds in general, but in culinary contexts, it often refers to chicken. You'll see it on menus like 『鳥肉』 (toriniku, 'chicken meat') or 『焼き鳥』 (yakitori, 'grilled chicken skewers').
Forms
Base: 鳥Base noun form. Can mean 'bird' in general or specifically 'chicken' depending on context. In Japanese, it's often used for chicken in food-related terms, e.g., 『鳥肉』 (toriniku, 'chicken meat').