noun
weaverbird; weaver
Refers to any bird of the family Ploceidae, known for weaving elaborate nests.
ハタオリドリは草で複雑な巣を作る。
Weaverbirds build intricate nests out of grass.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 機織り (hataori, 'weaving') and 鳥 (tori, 'bird'), referring to the bird's nest-weaving behavior.