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swan
A large waterbird with a long neck, typically white plumage, known for grace and beauty.
白鳥が湖で泳いでいます。
Swans are swimming in the lake.
白鳥は冬に日本に渡ってきます。
Swans migrate to Japan in winter.
チャイコフスキーの「白鳥の湖」は有名なバレエです。
Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" is a famous ballet.
白鳥が空を飛んでいく姿は美しい。
The sight of swans flying through the sky is beautiful.
毎年冬になると、何百羽もの白鳥がこの湖に集まる。
Every winter, hundreds of swans gather at this lake.
白鳥 (literally "white bird") refers to swans.
In Japan, swans are migratory birds that arrive in winter from Siberia. Famous viewing spots include:
- 瓢湖 in Niigata
- 猪苗代湖 in Fukushima
Cultural references:
- 「白鳥の湖」(Swan Lake) - famous ballet
- 「醜いアヒルの子」(The Ugly Duckling) - famous fairy tale
Symbolizes grace, purity, and elegance.
Counter: 羽