さえずり

Alternative writings: 囀り
Frequency:
1

The chirping or twittering of small birds; the short, high-pitched sounds birds make.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

早朝、窓の外から小鳥のさえずりが聞こえた。

Early in the morning I heard the chirping of small birds outside the window.

森の中は鳥のさえずりでにぎやかだった。

The forest was lively with birdsong.

彼はさえずりを録音して野鳥観察の資料にした。

He recorded bird chirps to use as material for birdwatching research.

2

A culinary term referring to whale tongue (the tongue meat of a whale), used as a food item in some cuisines.

NounFood, CookingUsually Kana

Examples

郷土料理の店で鯨のさえずりを味わった。

I tasted whale tongue at a local specialty restaurant.

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