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coot in Japanese

coot in Japanese is オオバン, 大鷭 — coot means a dark waterbird with a distinctive white patch on its forehead, often seen on lakes and ponds.

coot in Japanese

オオバン
noun
Pronounced: ooban
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
大鷭
noun
Pronounced: ooban
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.

What does "coot" mean?

  1. noun A dark waterbird with a distinctive white patch on its forehead, often seen on lakes and ponds.
    "A pair of coots paddled across the pond."
  2. noun (informal, usually "old coot") An eccentric or foolish person, especially an old man.
    "The old coot next door still won't use a mobile phone."
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coot in a sentence

  • A pair of coots paddled across the pond.
  • The old coot next door still won't use a mobile phone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "coot" in Japanese?

"coot" in Japanese is オオバン, 大鷭. coot means: A dark waterbird with a distinctive white patch on its forehead, often seen on lakes and ponds.

How do you pronounce オオバン?

"coot" in Japanese is オオバン, pronounced "ooban".

How do you use "coot" in a sentence?

Example: "A pair of coots paddled across the pond." In Japanese, "coot" is オオバン, 大鷭.

Are there other ways to say "coot" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "coot": オオバン, 大鷭.

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