Translation of Japanese word "猿" to English
猿
さる
[saru]
IPA: /saru/
Meaning
NounA member of the clade Simiiformes other than those in the clade Hominoidea containing apes, generally (but not universally) distinguished by small size, tails, and cheek pouches.
How to use
猿 (saru) — 'monkey / ape'. ニホンザル — Japanese macaque. 類人猿 (ruijinen) — anthropoid ape.
🇬🇧 English
monkey
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 猿
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さる
Romaji Transcription: saru
Example Sentences
猿は賢いです。
さるはかしこいです。
Monkeys are intelligent.
猿は樹上に住みます。
さるはきじょうにすみます。
Monkeys live in the trees.
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What does the Japanese word "猿" mean?▼
The Japanese word "猿" means "monkey" in English.
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The word "猿" is read as "さる" (saru). 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: "One of the animals.".
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