Translation of Japanese word "動物園" to English
動物園
どうぶつえん
[doubutsuen]
IPA: /doːbɯtsɯeɴ/
Meaning
NounA park where live animals are exhibited.
How to use
動物園 (doubutsuen) — 'zoo / zoological garden'. 動物園に行く — go to the zoo.
🇬🇧 English
zoo
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 動物園
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): どうぶつえん
Romaji Transcription: doubutsuen
Example Sentences
動物園では、さまざまな動物を展示しています。
At the zoo, we exhibit various animals.
動物園の周りには、広い空間があります。
There is a wide space around the zoo.
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Common phrases
- 動物園のパンダ— zoo panda
- 動物園に行く— go to zoo
- 市立動物園— city zoo
Frequency rank: #512 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "動物園" mean?▼
The Japanese word "動物園" means "zoo" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "動物園"?▼
The word "動物園" is read as "どうぶつえん" (doubutsuen). 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 a zoo.".
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