鷲(わし)

わし
noun
eagle
1. eagle
A large bird of prey with powerful talons, a hooked beak, and excellent eyesight. Eagles symbolize power and majesty.
空(そら)に鷲(わし)が飛(と)んでいる。
An eagle is flying in the sky.
鷲(わし)は鋭(するど)い目(め)で獲物(えもの)を見(み)つける。
Eagles spot their prey with sharp eyes.
鷲(わし)の巣(す)が山(やま)の頂上(ちょうじょう)近くに見(み)つかった。
An eagle's nest was found near the mountaintop.

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:

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.

Related Words

Related: 鷹(たか) (hawk)
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Added 2026.1.14 20:02 · Revised 2026.6.14 3:21
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