noun
Refers to a baby bird, especially one that is still in the nest or recently hatched. Often used in contrast to ひよこ, which can refer to a slightly older chick.
See also: 雛 (ひよこ)
巣の中でひながピーピー鳴いている。
The chicks are chirping in the nest.
I found a baby sparrow.
noun
hina doll; Girls' Festival doll
Refers to the ornamental dolls displayed during the Hinamatsuri (Girls' Festival) on March 3rd. Often used in compounds like ひな人形.
ひな祭りにはひな人形を飾ります。
We display hina dolls for the Girls' Festival.
祖母から古いひなを譲り受けた。
I inherited old hina dolls from my grandmother.
The origin is uncertain, but it may be related to the small size or cuteness associated with the word. The kanji 雛 is composed of 芻 (grass) and 隹 (bird), suggesting a young bird in a nest.