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Meanings

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godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

chirp; twitter; sing (of small birds)

usually written using kana alone

Describes the light, high-pitched vocalizations of small birds. Can also be used metaphorically for people chattering or gossiping in a lively, bird-like manner.

朝あさ、庭にわで小こ鳥とりがさえずっている。
In the morning, small birds are chirping in the garden.

彼かの女じょたちは楽たのしそうにさえずっている。

They are chattering happily like birds.