鳩・鴿|はとhato[1]atamadaka (head-high)

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鳩鳩 is the most common written form of this word and the recommended choice for beginners. It is written entirely in kanji.
鴿鴿 is a less common written form, also written entirely in kanji. When choosing between the two, use 鳩 instead.
Definitions
  1. nounpigeon; dove
    ハトは平和へいわのシンボルである。↗
    The dove is a symbol of peace.
Japanese definitions
  1. ハト目めハト科かに属ぞくする鳥とりの総称そうしょう。帰巣きそう能力のうりょくが高たかいので伝書でんしょ鳩はととして通信つうしんに用もちいられる。また平和へいわの象徴しょうちょうとされる。
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