カイツブリ
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Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Specifically Tachybaptus ruficollis, a small waterbird common in Japan.
A little grebe is swimming in the pond.
2
grebe (any species)
usually written using kana alone
General term for any bird in the family Podicipedidae.
Birds of the grebe family are good at diving.