crocodile in Japanese

crocodile in Japanese is 鰐, わに — crocodile means a large predatory reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws that lives in rivers and lakes in warm climates.

crocodile in Japanese

鰐

noun

Pronounced: wani

Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

わに

noun

Pronounced: wani

Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

What does "crocodile" mean?

noun A large predatory reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws that lives in rivers and lakes in warm climates.
"A crocodile basked motionless on the muddy riverbank."
noun British: a long line of people, especially schoolchildren, walking in pairs.
"The class walked to the museum in a neat crocodile."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

crocodile in a sentence

A crocodile basked motionless on the muddy riverbank.
Tourists were warned not to swim where crocodiles had been spotted.
The class walked to the museum in a neat crocodile.

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crocodile" in Japanese?

"crocodile" in Japanese is 鰐, わに. crocodile means: A large predatory reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws that lives in rivers and lakes in warm climates.

How do you pronounce 鰐?

"crocodile" in Japanese is 鰐, pronounced "wani".

How do you use "crocodile" in a sentence?

Example: "A crocodile basked motionless on the muddy riverbank." In Japanese, "crocodile" is 鰐, わに.

Are there other ways to say "crocodile" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "crocodile": 鰐, わに.

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