Meaning

Primary

Swan

Word Type

noun

Explanation

There are many white birds out there, for sure, but one really stands out if you ask me. That bird is the swan. It's big, it's white, and it's majestic.

Reading

はくちょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 白鳥が見つかる

    to find a swan

    白鳥がいる

    there is a swan

    白鳥がやって来る

    the swan comes along

Context Sentences

白鳥の羽は、白くてきれいです。

Swan wings are white and beautiful.

毎年、近くの川に白鳥がたくさん来ます。

Every year, a lot of swans come to the river nearby.

白鳥の他にも、アヒルがいますね。

In addition to the swan, there are ducks too.

Kanji Composition