鷲(わし)

鷲(わし) refers to eagles.

Common types

• オオワシ (Steller's sea eagle)
• オジロワシ (white-tailed eagle)
• イヌワシ (golden eagle)

Common expressions

• 鷲(わし)鼻(ばな) (aquiline nose, hooked nose)
• 鷲(わし)のような目(め) (eagle eyes)
• 鷲(わし)づかみ (to grab/clutch something tightly)

Counter: 羽(わ)

Related

• 鷹(たか) (hawk) - smaller than eagles
• 鳶(とび)/トビ (black kite) - common in urban areas

Note

鷲(わし) is distinct from 鷹(たか) (hawk). Eagles are generally larger and more powerful. The distinction in Japanese follows similar criteria to English.