アオアシシギ

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し

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Meanings

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noun

common greenshank; greenshank

usually written using kana alone

A migratory sandpiper (Tringa nebularia) found in wetlands across Japan. The name literally means 'blue-legged sandpiper'.

kana-only spelling

Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name.

青あお足あし鴫しぎ

Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.

Compound of 青 (ao, 'blue') + 足 (ashi, 'leg') + 鴫 (shigi, 'sandpiper'), referring to the bird's bluish legs.