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Readings

Kana: はちどり、ハチドリ
Romaji: hachidori, hachidori
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Definition

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hummingbird (Trochilidae family)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: ハミングバード

Kanji

Readings: ホウ、 はち
Meanings: bee, wasp, hornet
Readings: チョウ、 とり
Meanings: bird, chicken

Example Sentences

ハチドリはチョウと(おな)じくらい(ちい)さい(とり)です。
➥A hummingbird is no larger than a butterfly.
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(わたし)はハチドリが(おどろ)くと裏返(うらがえ)しにでも()べるのを()らなかった。
➥I didn't know hummingbirds could even fly upside down when frightened.
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