Lexical entry

金糸雀

kanaria

A small songbird, especially the island canary.

Places & EnvironmentPure GairaigoSource: Spanish

Meaning

A canary is a small bird known for its singing, especially the island canary species. In Japanese, the word is used for the bird itself, with an ateji kanji spelling.

small songbird
especially the island canary

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Evidence and Provenance

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