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duck in Japanese

duck in Japanese is アヒル, 鴨, カモ — duck means a web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.

duck in Japanese

アヒル
noun
Pronounced: ahiru
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
noun
Pronounced: kamo
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
カモ
noun
Pronounced: kamo
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
家鴨
noun
Pronounced: ahiru
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.

What does "duck" mean?

  1. noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
    "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond."
  2. verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid being hit.
    "He had to duck to avoid the low doorway."
  3. verb To avoid or evade a task, question, or responsibility.
    "The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts."
  4. noun (British, informal) A term of endearment for a friend or stranger.
    ""Are you alright, duck?" the shopkeeper asked."
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duck in a sentence

  • They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond.
  • He had to duck to avoid the low doorway.
  • She ducked behind the sofa when the ball came flying at her.
  • The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts.

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What is "duck" in Japanese?

"duck" in Japanese is アヒル, 鴨, カモ. duck means: A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.

How do you pronounce アヒル?

"duck" in Japanese is アヒル, pronounced "ahiru".

How do you use "duck" in a sentence?

Example: "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond." In Japanese, "duck" is アヒル, 鴨, カモ.

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

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "duck": アヒル, 鴨, カモ, 家鴨.

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