鳥

Bird

とり (tori)

JLPT N4

Interesting Fact

🐤 If you visit a Japanese train station, you may hear birds singing instead of ordinary beeps. These bird calls are special audio guides designed to help visually impaired passengers find platforms, ticket gates, and exits safely. It's a thoughtful example of how Japan blends accessibility with the calming sounds of nature.

Memory Trick

🐦 Look closely at 鳥. The top is its beak, the little square is its eye, the middle is its round body, and the four strokes at the bottom are its tail feathers. It's almost a complete drawing of a bird standing sideways.