Asian particolored bat
Scientific name Vespertilio sinensis. A bat species found in East Asia. Used primarily in zoological contexts.
The Asian particolored bat is a type of bat that can also be seen in Japan.
Hiragana spelling, also acceptable but less common than katakana for this zoological term.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in older or formal taxonomic contexts; not recommended for everyday use.
Compound of 東洋 (tōyō, 'Orient, East Asia'), 雛 (hina, 'chick, young bird', here used for 'small'), and 蝙蝠 (kōmori, 'bat'). The exact derivation is uncertain; the name likely reflects its distribution and small size.