Translation of Japanese word "動物" to English
動物
どうぶつ
[doubutsu]
IPA: /dɔ̞ɯ̟ᵝɓɯ̟ᵝt͡su̟ᵝ/ /dɔ̞ɯ̟ᵝɓɯ̟ᵝt͡su̟ᵝ/
Meaning
NounA multicellular organism of the kingdom Animalia that is usually mobile, with cells that are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing them from plants and fungi) and derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms.
How to use
動物 (doubutsu) — 'animal / fauna'. 動物愛護 — animal protection. 哺乳類 (honyuurui) — mammal.
🇬🇧 English
animal
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 動物
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): どうぶつ
Romaji Transcription: doubutsu
Example Sentences
この動物はとても速いです。
このどうぶつはとてもはやいです。
This animal is very fast.
私たちは動物を保護しています。
わたしたちはどうぶつをほぐしています。
We are protecting animals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "動物" mean?▼
The Japanese word "動物" means "animal" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "動物"?▼
The word "動物" is read as "どうぶつ" (doubutsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to living things that can move.".
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