gecko in Japanese
gecko in Japanese is ヤモリ, 守宮, 家守 — gecko means a small lizard, often nocturnal, known for its large eyes and its ability to climb smooth vertical surfaces.
gecko in Japanese
ヤモリ
Pronounced: yamori
Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae of small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.
守宮
Pronounced: yamori
Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae of small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.
家守
Pronounced: yamori
Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae of small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.
What does "gecko" mean?
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noun A small lizard, often nocturnal, known for its large eyes and its ability to climb smooth vertical surfaces.
"A gecko clung to the ceiling near the porch light."
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gecko in a sentence
- A gecko clung to the ceiling near the porch light.
- Geckos are popular pets because they're small and easy to keep.
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What is "gecko" in Japanese?
"gecko" in Japanese is ヤモリ, 守宮, 家守. gecko means: A small lizard, often nocturnal, known for its large eyes and its ability to climb smooth vertical surfaces.
How do you pronounce ヤモリ?
"gecko" in Japanese is ヤモリ, pronounced "yamori".
How do you use "gecko" in a sentence?
Example: "A gecko clung to the ceiling near the porch light." In Japanese, "gecko" is ヤモリ, 守宮, 家守.
Are there other ways to say "gecko" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "gecko": ヤモリ, 守宮, 家守.
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