Japanese word

あひる

Pronunciation

Romajiahiru

Meaning

  • nounduck

Example

公園であひるを見ました。kō en de a hi ru o mi ma shi ta

I saw a duck in the park.

Illustration for あひる (duck)

More examples

池であひるにえさをあげました。ike de a hi ru ni e sa o a ge ma shi ta

I fed a duck at the pond.

Core concept

Centers on a duck that has become accustomed to living alongside people.

Common phrases

  • あひるを飼うa hi ru o ka u

    keep a duck

  • あひるの卵a hi ru no tamago

    duck egg

  • あひるの群れa hi ru no mu re

    flock of ducks

Definition in Japanese

人に飼われるようになったカモ科の鳥。hito ni ka wa re ru yō ni na tta ka mo ka no tori

Word origin

The Japanese word あひる (ahiru) is a native Japanese term for a domesticated duck, although its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • The children's game Duck, Duck, Goose repeats the animal name duck as players move around a circle.

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