noun
Rare native Japanese word for penguin; in modern Japanese, ペンギン is overwhelmingly more common. This term may appear in older texts or as a stylistic choice.
See also: ペンギン
「人鳥」はペンギンの古い呼び方の一つだ。
"人鳥" is one of the old names for penguin.
Standard modern Japanese word for penguin; 人鳥 is a rare, older synonym.
Compound of 人 (person) and 鳥 (bird), likely from the perception that penguins stand upright like humans. The exact origin is uncertain.