小鳥
ことり
kotori
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 24 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
小鳥 (ことり (kotori)) means "Small bird". The reading is ことり (kotori). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Small bird
Also : Little bird
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Example Sentences
庭に小鳥が来て、エサを食べていました。
にわにことりがきて、えさをたべていました。
A small bird came to the garden and ate the food.
朝、小鳥のさえずりが聞こえます。
あさ、ことりのさえずりがきこえます。
In the morning, I can hear the chirping of small birds.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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