けり

gray-headed lapwing (Microsarcops cinereus)

Also a form of

Meanings

けり · ケリ

  1. noun, usually in kana gray-headed lapwing (Microsarcops cinereus); grey-headed lapwing
  1. auxiliary verb, archaic indicates recollection or realization (i.e. of hearsay or the past); can form a poetic past tense
  2. archaic indicates continuation from the past to the present
  3. noun, from the use of the aux. at the end of waka, also written with the ateji 鳧 end; conclusion

In sentences

ケリーは大食漢たいしょくかんだ。 Kelly eats like a horse. #225223

ケリーの声こえは、よく通とおる。 Kelly's voice carries well. #225230

ケリーがテレビに出でるよ。 Kelly will appear on TV. #225231

ケリーがテレビにでてるよ。 Kerry's on TV! #225232

場合ばあいによりけりだと思おもいます。 I think it depends. #146090

ケリーはその事こと実じつを公表こうひょうした。 Kelly brought the matter to light. #225228

きっと合格ごうかくしなけりゃダメよ。 Be sure to pass the exams. #226019

ケリーはぶっ倒たおれるまで働はたらいた。 Kelly worked until he dropped. #225226