dog in Japanese
dog in Japanese is 犬, 牡犬, 狗 — dog means a domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
dog in Japanese
犬
Pronounced: inu
A mammal of the family Canidae:
牡犬
Pronounced: osuinu
A mammal of the family Canidae:
狗
Pronounced: inu
A mammal of the family Canidae:
雄犬
Pronounced: osuinu
A mammal of the family Canidae:
ぶす
Pronounced: busu
(slang, derogatory) A dull, unattractive girl or woman.
悪党
Pronounced: akutō
(derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.
犬
Pronounced: inu
(derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.
What does "dog" mean?
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noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
"Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide."
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noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
"Only a dog would run off and leave his friends to take the blame."
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noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.
"Before lifting the beam, the carpenter checked that the dog was gripping the timber firmly."
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dog in a sentence
- Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide.
- The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning.
- Only a dog would run off and leave his friends to take the blame.
- "You dirty dog, you promised you would help me move house!" she said, laughing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "dog" in Japanese?
"dog" in Japanese is 犬, 牡犬, 狗. dog means: A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
How do you pronounce 犬?
"dog" in Japanese is 犬, pronounced "inu".
How do you use "dog" in a sentence?
Example: "Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide." In Japanese, "dog" is 犬, 牡犬, 狗.
Are there other ways to say "dog" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "dog": 犬, 牡犬, 狗, 雄犬, ぶす, 悪党.
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