ウグイス

noun

Japanese bush warbler; Japanese nightingale

A small olive-brown bird known for its distinctive early-spring song. Often associated with the arrival of spring in Japanese culture.

• 春はるになると、ウグイスが美うつくしい声こえで鳴なき始はじめる。

  When spring comes, the Japanese bush warbler begins to sing with a beautiful voice.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

greenish brown

Abbreviation of 鶯茶 (うぐいすちゃ), a traditional color name resembling the bird's plumage. Used mainly in color contexts.

See also: 鶯茶

• この着き物ものの色いろはウグイスと呼よばれる渋しぶい茶ちゃ色いろです。

  The color of this kimono is a subdued brown called 'uguisu' (greenish brown).

noun, noun, used as a prefix

beautiful voice; woman with a beautiful voice

Metaphorical use comparing a person's singing or speaking voice to the warbler's song. Often used in the phrase 鶯嬢 (うぐいすじょう) for a female announcer or singer with a lovely voice.

• 彼かの女じょは声こえがきれいで、まるでウグイスのようだ。

  Her voice is so beautiful, just like a Japanese bush warbler's.