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オオヨシキリ (おおよしきり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

オオヨシキリ

お

お

よ

し

き

り

Meanings

1

great reed warbler

usually written using kana alone

A migratory bird (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) found in reed beds; known for its loud, repetitive song.

夏なつになると、オオヨシキリが葦あし原はらで大おおきな声こえで

鳴な

く

。

In summer, the great reed warbler sings loudly in the reed beds.

Kanji

大large, big
葦reed, bullrush
切cut, cutoff, be sharp

Written forms

オオヨシキリ
kana-only spelling
Standard katakana spelling for this bird species.
大おお葦よし切きり
Kanji spelling is rare; the bird name is usually written in katakana.

Etymology

The name combines 大 (large) and 葦切 (reed cutter), referring to its size and habitat.