JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
鳥 — bird
- Reading
- チョウ・とり
- Meaning
- bird; chicken
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鳥 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・とり and it means bird; chicken. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
鳥 appears in everyday japanese words such as 鳥 (bird), 鳥居 (torii) and 小鳥 (small bird).
Japanese words containing 鳥
Frequently asked questions
What does 鳥 mean in Japanese?
鳥 means bird; chicken in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鳥 read?
鳥 is read チョウ・とり. Reading it inside real words — 鳥 and 鳥居 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鳥 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 鳥 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鳥 in a word?
A common word containing 鳥 is 鳥 (とり) — "bird". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鳥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鳥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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