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錦鶏 (kinkei) Japanese meaning: golden pheasant | Kotomora

錦きん鶏けい

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Meanings

1

golden pheasant

Refers specifically to the bird species Chrysolophus pictus, known for its bright plumage.

動どう物ぶつ園えんで錦きん鶏けいを見みた。
I saw a golden pheasant at the zoo.

Kanji

錦brocade, fine dress, honors
鶏chicken

Etymology

From 錦 (brocade) + 鶏 (chicken), referring to the bird's ornate plumage.