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primate in Japanese

primate in Japanese is 霊長類, 大主教 — primate means a mammal belonging to the group that includes apes, monkeys, humans, and lemurs.

primate in Japanese

霊長類
noun
Pronounced: reichōrui
(zoology) A mammal of the order Primates, including apes (which include humans), monkeys, lemurs, tarsiers, lorisids, and galagos.
大主教
noun
Pronounced: daishukyō

What does "primate" mean?

  1. noun A mammal belonging to the group that includes apes, monkeys, humans, and lemurs.
    "Chimpanzees are among our closest living primate relatives."
  2. noun A high-ranking archbishop or bishop in certain Christian churches.
    "The Archbishop of Canterbury holds the title of Primate of All England."

primate in a sentence

  • Chimpanzees are among our closest living primate relatives.
  • The Archbishop of Canterbury holds the title of Primate of All England.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "primate" in Japanese?

"primate" in Japanese is 霊長類, 大主教. primate means: A mammal belonging to the group that includes apes, monkeys, humans, and lemurs.

How do you pronounce 霊長類?

"primate" in Japanese is 霊長類, pronounced "reichōrui".

How do you use "primate" in a sentence?

Example: "Chimpanzees are among our closest living primate relatives." In Japanese, "primate" is 霊長類, 大主教.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "primate": 霊長類, 大主教.

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