Illustration: On the paved edge of a Japanese station square, a plump city pigeon stands squarely in front of a commuter’s shoe, apparently unwilling to yield. Its small head, short bill, rounded breast, scaly feet, and paired dark wing bars are clearly visible.

JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

鳩はと

hato

pigeon, dove

Example sentences

  1. 鳩はとは平和へいわの象徴しょうちょうです。

    The dove is a symbol of peace.

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  2. 白しろい鳩はとはきれいな鳥とりです。

    White doves are pretty birds.

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  3. その市しの広場ひろばには鳩はとがたくさんいる。

    There are many pigeons in the City Square.

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Kanji in 鳩

  • 鳩pigeon; doveOnキュウ・クKunはと・あつめる

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