はちすずめ

noun

hummingbird

Refers to birds of the family Trochilidae. The Japanese name literally means 'bee sparrow'. The synonym 蜂鳥 (はちどり) is more common.

See also: 蜂鳥

• 庭にわにはちすずめが飛とんできた。

  A hummingbird flew into the garden.

• はちすずめはホバリングしながら蜜みつを吸すう。

  Hummingbirds sip nectar while hovering.