鳥見(とりみ)

とりみ
noun
birdwatching; birding
hobbynatureoutdoor activity
1. birdwatching; birding
the activity of observing wild birds in their natural habitat, often as a hobby
週末(しゅうまつ)は鳥見(とりみ)に行(い)く。
I go birdwatching on weekends.
早朝(そうちょう)の鳥見(とりみ)は気持(きも)ちがいい。
Early morning birdwatching feels refreshing.
鳥見(とりみ)を始(はじ)めてから双眼鏡(そうがんきょう)と野鳥図鑑(やちょうずかん)を買(か)った。
Since I started birdwatching, I've bought binoculars and a field guide to wild birds.

Usage

鳥見(とりみ) is the native Japanese term for birdwatching. The English loanword バードウォッチング is also commonly used. 鳥見(とりみ) has a slightly more casual, colloquial feel.

Common collocations

  • 鳥見(とりみ)に行(い)く (to go birdwatching)
  • 鳥見(とりみ)を始(はじ)める (to start birdwatching)
  • 鳥見(とりみ)スポット (birdwatching spot)

Related words

  • 野鳥観察(やちょうかんさつ) (wild bird observation - more formal)
  • 探鳥会(たんちょうかい) (birdwatching group/event)

Related Words

Related: 星見(ほしみ) (stargazing)
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Added 2026.1.25 14:10 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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