English–Japanese

“skylark” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihibari

Example

朝、ひばりの声が聞こえます。asa hi ba ri no koe ga ki ko e ma su

I can hear a skylark in the morning.

Illustration for ひばり (skylark)

How to say “skylark” in Japanese

“Skylark” in Japanese is ひばり (hibari).

Refers to a small bird whose clear song comes from high in the sky as it flies, creating a strong link between flight and birdsong.

Full entry for ひばり: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ひばり

春になると、野原でひばりが高く鳴きます。haru ni na ru to no hara de hi ba ri ga taka ku na ki ma su

A skylark sings high over the fields in spring.

Tips for using ひばり

  • In English, skylark is also a verb meaning to play or fool around, so the word has a non-bird sense that differs from the Japanese noun.

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