つばめ【燕】
tsubame
1. swallow (bird of the Hirundinidae family); martin
2. barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
3. younger man involved with an older woman; boy toy
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swallow (bird)
1. swallow (bird of the Hirundinidae family); martin
2. barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
3. younger man involved with an older woman; boy toy
1. swift's nest (used to make bird's nest soup)
1. swallow in flight
1. quickly reversed cut (sword technique)
2. swallow counter (judo technique); swallow flight reversal
+ 2 additional meanings1. Later Yan (dynastic Chinese state)
1. swallow
1. small bird (like a swallow or sparrow)
2. small-minded person; person lacking in character
1. Kumamoto-style vermicelli soup
1. swift's nest (used to make bird's nest soup); edible bird's nest
1. Ancient Chinese banquet music