kite

US /kaɪt/
UK /kaɪt/
"kite" picture
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凧

a toy consisting of a light frame covered with paper or cloth, flown in the wind at the end of a long string

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The child happily flew his kite in the park.
子供は公園で楽しそうに凧を揚げた。
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We watched the colorful kites soaring high above the beach.
私たちはビーチの上空高く舞い上がるカラフルな凧を見た。
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aerofoilglider
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トビ, 鳶

a bird of prey with long, narrow wings and a forked tail, typically feeding on carrion and often seen soaring

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A red kite was spotted circling over the fields.
赤いトビが畑の上を旋回しているのが目撃された。
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The kite is known for its graceful flight.
トビはその優雅な飛行で知られている。
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bird of preyraptor
1.

凧を揚げる

to fly a kite

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They went to the beach to kite in the strong winds.
彼らは強風の中で凧揚げをするためにビーチへ行った。
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It's a perfect day to kite.
凧揚げに最適な日だ。
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be as high as a kite