めんどり
め
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ど
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Meanings
1
female bird
usually written using kana alone
Only when written 雌鳥
General term for any female bird. Often contrasted with 雄鳥 (おんどり, male bird).
See also: 雄鶏
The female bird was warming its eggs in the nest.
2
hen; female chicken
usually written using kana alone
Specifically a female chicken. The kanji 雌鶏 is especially associated with this meaning.
See also: 雄鶏
The hen lays an egg every morning.