Japanese Conversation · Level 4
86 words
Japanese word
イーグル
Pronunciation
Romajiīguru
Meaning
- nouneagle
Example
そのイーグルは鋭い目をしています。so no ī gu ru wa surudo i me o shi te i ma su
That eagle has sharp eyes.
More examples
イーグルは高い木の枝に巣を作ります。ī gu ru wa taka i ki no eda ni su o tsuku ri ma su
Eagles build nests in the branches of tall trees.
Core concept
Refers to a large bird of prey known for its powerful wings, sharp vision, and hooked beak.
Common phrases
イーグルの巣ī gu ru no su
an eagle's nest
イーグルの翼ī gu ru no tsubasa
an eagle's wings
イーグルの爪ī gu ru no tsume
an eagle's talons
Similar words
鷲washi: The native Japanese word for a large bird of prey with sharp vision and powerful wings.
Definition in Japanese
大きな翼と鋭い目、曲がったくちばしを持つ猛禽類の鳥。ō ki na tsubasa to surudo i me ma ga tta ku chi ba shi o mo tsu mō kin rui no tori
Word origin
イーグル (īguru) is a loanword from English eagle, which comes through Old French aigle from Latin aquila, meaning "eagle".
Usage tips
- The eagle is widely used as a symbol of strength and authority, including on the Great Seal of the United States.