Translation
inko means "True Parrot" or "Parakeet" in English.
- "True" Parrot?A True Parrot is one kind of parrot. Another kind is the Cockatoo. In Japanese, inko インコ refers to True Parrots only, while oumu オウム refers to Cockatoos specifically or any Parrot in general.
- If It Looks Like a True Parrot...Some Cockatoos are called inko in Japanese despite belonging to the oumu family. This happens mostly with small and colorful Cockatoos. For example, the Cockatiel is known as okame-inko オカメインコ, the Rose-Breasted Cockatoo is known as momoiro-inko モモイロインコ.
| Romaji | i | n | ko |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiragana | い | ん | こ |
| Katakana | イ | ン | コ |
| Kanji | 鸚 | 哥 | |
| Meaning | Parrot | Big Brother | |
| School Level | ✕ | ✕ | |
inko may also be written as 音呼.
Synonyms
Scientific name: Psittacoidea.
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