ひよこ
Frequency rank: 24,481. – 24,645. (for form 雛: 14,980. – 15,039.)
- young bird; chick; fledglingword usually written using kana alonesee also 雛【ひな】
- greenhorn; fledgeling; novice; rookieword usually written using kana alone
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- ひよこFrequency rank: 24,481. – 24,645.
- 雛【ひよこ】【ひよっこ】【ヒヨコ】Frequency rank: 14,980. – 15,039.
- ひよっこFrequency rank: 32,221. – 32,504.
- ヒヨコFrequency rank: 18,311. – 18,399.
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Example sentences
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The chicks hatched in April have also become 5 months old. Their bodies are about the same size as their parents, about the only difference is that the roosters have smaller crests than their father.
Unlike birds, which feed and shelter their young, fish abandon their eggs.
Luciano might have the crowd behind him, but he's still wet behind the ears.
12. にっぽん日本では、さんがつ3月みっか3日はきごう「もものせっく桃の節句きごう」とよばれ呼ばれ、おんなのこ女の子のせいちょう成長とこうふく幸福をねがう願うぎょうじ行事として、おひなさまお雛様やもも桃のはな花などをかざります飾ります。もも桃のはな花は、うすべに薄紅いろ色のきれいなはな花です。はなことば花言葉は、きごう「ちゃあみんぐチャーミングきごう」です。
In Japan, the 3rd of March is known as "Momo no Sekku". As an event which wishes upon the healthy development and happiness of young girls, Hina-dolls and peach flowers are used as decoration. Peach flowers are beautiful, light pink flowers, and symbolise "Charmingness".