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Kotomora

鵟

buzzard

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Readings

On'yomi

  • キョウ
  • ゴウ

Kun'yomi

  • よたか

Meaning

鵟 refers specifically to a buzzard, a type of bird of prey.

Most common words using 鵟

  • 大鵟おおのすり

    upland buzzard (Buteo hemilasius)

  • 斑沢鵟まだらちゅうひ

    pied harrier (Circus melanoleucos)

  • 毛足鵟けあしのすり

    rough-legged buzzard (Buteo lagopus); rough-legged hawk

  • 沢鵟ちゅうひ

    Eastern marsh harrier (Circus spilonotus)

  • 灰色沢鵟はいいろちゅうひ

    hen harrier (Circus cyaneus); northern harrier

  • 西大鵟にしおおのすり

    long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus)

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Study

Etymology

鵟 combines 狂 (wild, crazy) with 鳥 (bird), likely suggesting a wild or fierce bird, i.e., a buzzard. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

A wild (狂) bird (鳥) that soars fiercely: that's a buzzard.

Reading mnemonic

For キョウ, imagine a buzzard's fierce cry echoing: 'kyou!' The sharp sound cues キョウ.