also: カナリヤ
noun
Refers to the canary bird, especially the island canary (Serinus canaria).
from Spanish canaria
カナリアがきれいな声で鳴いている。
The canary is singing with a beautiful voice.
Standard katakana spelling for the bird; usually written in kana.
Older katakana spelling; now uncommon.
Ateji spelling; rarely used in modern Japanese.
From Spanish 'canaria', referring to the Canary Islands.