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pigeon; dove
「鴿」 has another reading with different meanings.
domestic pigeon; feral pigeon
公園こうえんに鳩はとがたくさんいる。
There are many pigeons in the park.
鳩はとに餌えさをやる人ひとが多いおおい。
Many people feed the pigeons.
白いしろい鳩はとは平和へいわの象徴しょうちょうだ。
White doves are symbols of peace.