The Japanese word for swan is hakuchō and suwan (English loanword). Find more swan words in the following section.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan ハクチョウ | Hakuchō | 白鳥 | |
| Swan (English loanword) スワン | Suwan | None | |
| Whooper Swan ダイハクチョウ | Dai hakuchō | 大白鳥 | |
| Black swan コクチョウ | Kokuchō | 黒鳥 |
Interesting facts about swans in Japan
Swans are found in Japan. The Whooper Swan is a migratory bird and many migrate to Japan for the winter. Black swans are also found in the country. They are originally from Southern Australia but have been introduced to Japan a number of years ago.