初鳩はつばと Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) pigeon seen on the morning of the New Year (e.g. as one is going to the shrine or temple for the New Year prayers)
鳩はと Common Noun female given name or forename family or surname English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) pigeon;dove ハトは平和のシンボルである。 The dove is a symbol of peace. English jmnedict 1 Hato Other forms 鴿 【はと】