野の鴨がも

noun

wild duck

Refers to ducks living in the wild, as opposed to domesticated ducks (家鴨, あひる). Commonly used in hunting, birdwatching, and culinary contexts.

• 秋あきになると、湖みずうみに野の鴨がもがたくさん飛ひ来らいする。

  In autumn, many wild ducks come flying to the lake.

• 猟りょう師しは野の鴨がもを狙ねらって沼ぬま地ちへ向むかった。

  The hunter headed to the marsh to aim for wild ducks.