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owl

/aʊl/

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noun

フクロウ

Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.

Examples :

"The owl hooted softly from the tall oak tree outside the classroom window. "

フクロウは教室の窓の外にある高いオークの木から静かにホーホーと鳴いた。

animal bird nature biology

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noun

フクロウ、物知りな人

(by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.

Examples :

"The new teacher was an owl, always quiet and thoughtful during lessons. "

新しい先生はフクロウのように、授業中はいつも静かで思慮深かった。

person character animal bird

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noun

フクロウ

The owl pigeon.

Examples :

"The owl pigeon, a rare breed of pigeon, was a popular topic of discussion among the birdwatchers at the park. "

珍しい品種のハトであるフクロウは、公園のバードウォッチャーの間で人気の話題でした。

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noun

穏健派の政治家

A politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish.

Examples :

"The new mayor is considered a centrist owl, working to find solutions that please both the business community and the environmental activists. "

新しい市長は、ビジネス界と環境活動家の両方を喜ばせる解決策を見つけるために尽力している穏健派の政治家と見なされています。

politics government person

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noun

フクロウチョウ

Any of various nymphalid butterflies having large eyespots on the wings.

Examples :

"The butterfly collector admired the owl with its prominent eyespots on its wings. "

蝶の収集家は、羽に目立つ眼状紋を持つフクロウチョウを賞賛しました。

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verb

密輸する

To smuggle contraband goods.

Examples :

"The student was suspected of owing money to the drug dealer, and was seen owl-ing expensive electronics across the border. "

その学生は麻薬の売人に金を借りている疑いがあり、高価な電子機器を国境を越えて密輸しているところを目撃された。