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ワタリアホウドリ (watariahoudori) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ワタリアホウドリ

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Meanings

1

wandering albatross

usually written using kana alone

A large seabird (Diomedea exulans) known for its vast oceanic flights.

ワタリアホウドリは南なん極きょく海かいでよく見みられる。

The wandering albatross is often seen in the Southern Ocean.

Kanji

渡transit, ford, ferry
信faith, truth, fidelity
天heavens, sky, imperial
翁venerable old man

Written forms

ワタリアホウドリ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
渡わたり信天翁あほうどり
Kanji spelling is rare and may be encountered in older or specialized texts.

Etymology

Compound of 渡り (wandering) and アホウドリ (albatross). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name describes the bird's long-distance flights.