Translation of Japanese word "犬" to English
犬
いぬ
[inu]
IPA: /iɴɯ̟ᵝ/ /iɴɯ̟ᵝ/
Meaning
NounA mammal of the family Canidae: The species Canis familiaris (sometimes designated Canis lupus familiaris), domesticated for thousands of years and of highly variable appearance because of human breeding.
How to use
犬 (inu) — 'dog'. 子犬 (koinu) — puppy. 犬小屋 (inugoya) — doghouse. 秋田犬 — Akita dog.
🇬🇧 English
dog
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 犬
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いぬ
Romaji Transcription: inu
Example Sentences
この犬はとても愛らしいです。
このいぬはとてもあいらしいです。
This dog is very cute.
私たちは犬を飼っています。
わたしたちはいぬをはいています。
We are keeping a dog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "犬" mean?▼
The Japanese word "犬" means "dog" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "犬"?▼
The word "犬" is read as "いぬ" (inu). 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 be kept as pets in a house.".
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