Japanese word

カモメ

Pronunciation

Romajikamome

Meaning

  • nounseagull

Example

海辺でカモメが飛んでいます。umi be de ka mo me ga to n de i ma su

A seagull is flying by the sea.

Illustration for カモメ (seagull)

More examples

観光客はカモメに餌を与えないでください。kan kō kyaku wa ka mo me ni esa o ata e na i de ku da sa i

Tourists, please do not feed the seagulls.

Core concept

Refers to a gull associated with open water, shorelines, and loud cries.

Common phrases

  • カモメに餌をやるka mo me ni esa o ya ru

    feed a seagull

Definition in Japanese

海辺や海上でよく見られるカモメ科の鳥。umi be ya kai jō de yo ku mi ra re ru ka mo me ka no tori

Word origin

カモメ (kamome) is a native Japanese name for a gull rather than a borrowing from English, but its earlier formation and original meaning remain uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Gulls can gather in city parks and parking lots as well as on beaches, which places カモメ (kamome) in scenes far from the coast.

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