grebe in Japanese

grebe in Japanese is 息長鳥, 浮巣鳥, 潜り — grebe means a waterbird of the family Podicipedidae, with a strong, sharp bill and lobed toes.

grebe in Japanese

息長鳥

noun

Any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae of the order Podicipediformes. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

浮巣鳥

noun

Any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae of the order Podicipediformes. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

潜り

noun

Pronounced: moguri

Any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae of the order Podicipediformes. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

鳰

noun

Pronounced: nio

Any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae of the order Podicipediformes. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

鳰鳥

noun

Pronounced: niodori

Any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae of the order Podicipediformes. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

鸊鷉

noun

Pronounced: kaitsuburi

Any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae of the order Podicipediformes. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

What does "grebe" mean?

noun A waterbird of the family Podicipedidae, with a strong, sharp bill and lobed toes.
"A grebe dived beneath the lake's surface as we watched."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

grebe in a sentence

A grebe dived beneath the lake's surface as we watched.
The great crested grebe performs an elaborate courtship dance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grebe" in Japanese?

"grebe" in Japanese is 息長鳥, 浮巣鳥, 潜り. grebe means: A waterbird of the family Podicipedidae, with a strong, sharp bill and lobed toes.

How do you use "grebe" in a sentence?

Example: "A grebe dived beneath the lake's surface as we watched." In Japanese, "grebe" is 息長鳥, 浮巣鳥, 潜り.

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

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "grebe": 息長鳥, 浮巣鳥, 潜り, 鳰, 鳰鳥, 鸊鷉.

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