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squirrel in Japanese

squirrel in Japanese is 栗鼠, リス — squirrel means a small rodent, often with a bushy tail, that typically lives in trees and eats nuts and seeds.

squirrel in Japanese

栗鼠
noun
Pronounced: risu
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.
リス
noun
Pronounced: risu
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.

What does "squirrel" mean?

  1. noun A small rodent, often with a bushy tail, that typically lives in trees and eats nuts and seeds.
    "A grey squirrel darted up the oak tree."
  2. verb To store something away secretly for future use.
    "She squirreled away a bit of cash every month."

squirrel in a sentence

  • A grey squirrel darted up the oak tree.
  • Squirrels bury nuts to eat later in the winter.
  • She squirreled away a bit of cash every month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "squirrel" in Japanese?

"squirrel" in Japanese is 栗鼠, リス. squirrel means: A small rodent, often with a bushy tail, that typically lives in trees and eats nuts and seeds.

How do you pronounce 栗鼠?

"squirrel" in Japanese is 栗鼠, pronounced "risu".

How do you use "squirrel" in a sentence?

Example: "A grey squirrel darted up the oak tree." In Japanese, "squirrel" is 栗鼠, リス.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "squirrel": 栗鼠, リス.

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