English–Japanese
“hawk” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitaka
Example
山でたかを見ました。yama de ta ka o mi ma shi ta
I saw a hawk in the mountains.
How to say “hawk” in Japanese
“Hawk” in Japanese is たか (taka).
Refers to a bird of prey that circles, watches from above, and swiftly seizes smaller animals.
Example sentences with たか
飼育員は傷ついたたかを保護しています。shi iku in wa kizu tsu i ta ta ka o ho go shi te i ma su
The keeper is caring for an injured hawk.
Tips for using たか
- The expression hawk-eyed describes a person with exceptionally sharp sight, linking the bird with its reputation for keen observation.