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Readings

Kana: あじさし、アジサシ
Romaji: ajisashi, ajisashi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

tern (esp. the common tern, Sterna hirundo)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 あじ
Meaning: horse mackerel
Readings: シ、 さ.す、 さ.さる、 さ.し、 さし、 とげ
Meanings: thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card

Example Sentences

あなたはキョクアジサシという(とり)のことを()いたことがありますか。
➥Have you heard of a bird called the Arctic Tern?
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こういうわけでハトやキョクアジサシのような(とり)地球(ちきゅう)自分(じぶん)(みち)()つけることができる。
➥This is why birds like the pigeon or the Arctic tern can find their way around the world.
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