はちすずめ

Meanings

1

usually written using kana alone

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: ハチドリ

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.