雄おん鶏どり

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Meanings

1

male bird

usually written using kana alone

Only when written 雄鳥

General term for any male bird; Restricted this sense to the kanji 雄鳥, but kana spelling is common.

See also: めんどり

この森もりには雄おん鳥どりがたくさんいる。
There are many male birds in this forest.

2

rooster; cock

usually written using kana alone

Specifically a male chicken; 雄鶏 is especially appropriate for this sense.

See also: めんどり

朝あさ、雄おん鶏どりが鳴ないた。
The rooster crowed in the morning.

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