Japanese Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Japanese word
ひよこ
Pronunciation
Romajihiyoko
Meaning
- nounchick
Example
庭でひよこが母鳥の後を歩いています。niwa de hi yo ko ga haha dori no ato o aru i te i ma su
A chick is walking behind its mother.
More examples
孵化したばかりのひよこは、暖かい場所で休みます。fu ka shi ta ba ka ri no hi yo ko wa atata ka i ba sho de yasu mi ma su
A newly hatched chick rests in a warm place.
Core concept
Refers to a newly hatched or very young bird, especially a chicken, with its small size and dependence on an adult bird in focus.
Common phrases
ひよこの餌hi yo ko no esa
food for a chick
ひよこを育てるhi yo ko o soda te ru
raise a chick
ひよこの鳴き声hi yo ko no na ki goe
a chick's chirping
Similar words
ひなhina: A young bird in the early stage of life that remains close to and relies on an adult bird.
Definition in Japanese
孵化して間もない、またはまだ幼い鳥、特に鶏の子。fu ka shi te ma mo na i ma ta wa ma da osana i tori toku ni niwatori no ko
Word origin
ひよこ (hiyoko) is a native Japanese word whose formation is not certain, but it is often associated with ひよひよ (hiyohiyo), a soft chirping sound, plus こ (ko), a diminutive ending.
Usage tips
- English chick usually means a young bird, especially a young chicken, while Japanese ひよこ (hiyoko) most readily brings a baby chicken to mind.
Other meanings
- fledglingnoun