Animals in Japanese
動物は私たちの生活に欠かせない存在です。日本語で動物の名前を覚えることは、言語学習に役立ちます。
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Animals in Japanese
| English | Japanese | Pronunciation | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| dog | 犬 | inu | |
| cat | 猫 | neko | |
| bird | 鳥 | tori | |
| fish | 魚 | sakana | |
| horse | 馬 | uma | |
| cow | 牛 | ushi | |
| pig | 豚 | buta | |
| sheep | 羊 | hitsuji | |
| chicken | 鶏 | niwatori | |
| rabbit | ウサギ | usagi | |
| lion | ライオン 外来語 | ||
| elephant | 象 | zou | |
| bear | クマ | ||
| monkey | 猿 | saru |
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Frequently asked questions
日本で人気のあるペットは何ですか？
犬と猫が特に人気です。