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[はと()]
hato
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[はと(鴿)]
hato
hato

English Meaning(s) for 鳩

noun
  1. pigeon; dove

Definition and Synonyms for 鳩

Pigeon wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
Synonyms: かわらばと,
Dove any of numerous small pigeons
Synonyms: ぽっぽ,
Dove an emblem of peace
Synonyms:
Squab flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising
Synonyms: 雛鳥,
Squab flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled
Synonyms: 雛鳥,

Meanings for each kanji in 鳩

» pigeon; dove

Categories 鳩 is a member of

Pigeon wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
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Allegory a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
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Columbiform Bird a cosmopolitan order of land birds having small heads and short legs with four unwebbed toes
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Poultry flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 鳩

Sample Sentences for 鳩

White doves are pretty birds.
I rewarded my pigeons with food for climbing onto the box.
I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.
The pigeon has flown away.
The dove stands for peace.

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