Kanji · N4 · 11 strokes
鳥 / bird
Kanji for bird.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | とり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
鳥 carries the meaning bird.
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How to write 鳥
Trace 鳥 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 鳥
鳥とりbird
白鳥はくちょうswan
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鳥 in context
この鳥は飛びません。
このとりはとびません
This bird doesn't fly.
白鳥はきれいな鳥です。
はくちょうはきれいなとりです
Swans are beautiful birds.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 鳥 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
鳥 — Kanji Practice
11 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/鳥
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