The kanji 鳩 means "dove" or "pigeon". It refers to a type of bird known for its gentle nature and symbolism of peace. The character represents the bird itself, and by extension, ideas associated with doves, like tranquility and harmony.

・On-yomi (音読み): キュウ (kyuu) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): はと (hato)

⚫︎ 鳩時計 (hatodokei) Translation: Cuckoo clock. ⚫︎ 平和の鳩 (heiwa no hato) Translation: Dove of peace. ⚫︎ 伝書鳩 (densho batō) Translation: Carrier pigeon.

The kanji 鳩 is a pictographic compound. The left side is a part of the "鳥" (bird) radical, which indicates the character's association with birds. The right side might be a phonetic component. This kanji visually represents a dove, emphasizing its importance in the culture.