白鳥(はくちょう)

はくちょう
noun
swan
animal-bird
1. swan
A large waterbird with a long neck, typically white plumage, known for grace and beauty.
Swans are swimming in the lake.
Swans migrate to Japan in winter.
チャイコフスキーの「白鳥(はくちょう)の湖(みずうみ)」は有名(ゆうめい)なバレエです。
Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" is a famous ballet.
The sight of swans flying through the sky is beautiful.
Every winter, hundreds of swans gather at this lake.

Cultural note

In Japan, swans are migratory birds that arrive in winter from Siberia. Famous viewing spots include:

  • 瓢湖(ひょうこ) in Niigata
  • 猪苗代湖(いなわしろこ) in Fukushima

Common expressions

Counting patterns