孔雀(くじゃく)

くじゃく
noun
peacock
1. peacock, peafowl
A large, colorful bird known for the male's iridescent tail feathers that can be fanned out in a spectacular display.
孔雀(くじゃく)が美(うつく)しい羽(はね)を広(ひろ)げました。
The peacock spread its beautiful feathers.
動物園(どうぶつえん)で孔雀(くじゃく)を見(み)ました。
I saw peacocks at the zoo.
孔雀(くじゃく)の羽(はね)は宝石(ほうせき)のように輝(かがや)いています。
Peacock feathers sparkle like jewels.

孔雀(くじゃく) refers to both peacocks (males) and peafowl in general.

Symbolism:

  • In Buddhism, the peacock symbolizes wisdom and is associated with the deity 孔雀明王(くじゃくみょうおう)
  • Often represents beauty, pride, and immortality

The male's display feathers (飾(かざ)り羽(ばね)) have distinctive eye-like patterns.

孔雀(くじゃく)色(いろ) (peacock color) refers to iridescent blue-green.

Counter: 羽(わ)

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Added 2026.1.14 22:31 · Revised 2026.6.4 0:10
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