Japanese Vocabulary: Animals in Japanese

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Vocabulary List

English Japanese Pronunciation
Alligator
ワニ
Ant
アリ
Bird
Camel
ラクダ
Cat
Chicken
Cow
Crocodile
ワニ
Deer
鹿
Dog
Dolphin
イルカ
Duck
アヒル
Elephant
Fish
Fox
キツネ
Frog
カエル
Giraffe
キリン
Goat
ヤギ
Goose
ガチョウ
Gorilla
ゴリラ
Hippopotamus
カバ
Horse
Kangaroo
カンガルー
Lion
ライオン
Llama
ラマ
Monkey
サル
Mouse
ネズミ
Octopus
タコ
Ostrich
ダチョウ
Owl
フクロウ
Panda
パンダ
Penguin
ペンギン
Pig
Rabbit
ウサギ
Raccoon
アライグマ
Rat
ネズミ
Seal
アザラシ
Shark
サメ
Sheep
Snake
Squirrel
リス
Tiger
Tortoise
Trout
マス
Turkey
七面鳥
Turtle
Walrus
セイウチ
Whale
クジラ
Wolf
オオカミ
Zebra
シマウマ

Cultural Insight: Animal Hierarchy

In Japanese culture, certain animals hold special significance based on their symbolism. For example, the dragon (龍 – ryū) is considered a symbol of power and strength, while the crane (鶴 – tsuru) represents longevity and good fortune. Understanding these cultural associations can deepen your appreciation for the language and its nuances.

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