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VocabJLPT N2

crane

Noun

Definitions

1. crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)
2. Crane (bird)

A large, elegant white bird with long legs and a long neck that holds great cultural significance in Japan. It appears frequently in traditional art, poetry, and the famous legend about folding one thousand paper cranes to receive a wish.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Some days, no matter how long you wait, the cranes never return.

Sentence 2

The crane stood completely still, like time itself had stopped.

Sentence 3

"The crane population has grown," the photographer said.

Sentence 4

Two cranes stood side by side beyond the sandbar.

Sentence 5

On site, please make sure to keep your distance from the cranes.