bird's egg; chicken egg
Literally 'bird's child', but most commonly refers to a chicken egg. Used in everyday contexts.
I ate a chicken egg for breakfast.
chick; baby bird
Refers to a young bird, especially a baby chicken. Less common than ひよこ for chicks.
A baby bird had fallen from the nest.
eggshell-colored traditional Japanese paper
Abbreviation of 鳥の子紙. A high-quality, glossy paper made from Diplomorpha sikokiana fibers, often used for calligraphy or art.
See also: 鳥の子紙
This calligraphy work is written on torinoko paper.
eggshell color
Abbreviation of 鳥の子色. A pale, warm off-white color resembling an eggshell.
See also: 鳥の子色
I painted the wall an eggshell color.
red and white oval rice cakes
Abbreviation of 鳥の子餅. Traditional rice cakes shaped like eggs, often served at celebrations.
See also: 鳥の子餅
I received torinoko rice cakes for the celebration.
torinoko paper; high-quality eggshell-colored Japanese paper
eggshell color
red and white oval rice cakes
Compound of 鳥 (tori, 'bird') + の (no, possessive particle) + 子 (ko, 'child'), literally 'bird's child'. The extended meanings derive from resemblance to eggs or chicks in shape, color, or texture.