Japanese Animal Words (Hiragana) Flashcards

Japanese Animal Vocabulary

• "いぬ" (inu) translates to dog, commonly kept as a pet and known for loyalty.
• "ねこ" (neko) means cat, a popular domestic animal often associated with independence.
• "うま" (uma) refers to horse, an animal known for its strength and speed, often used in transportation and recreation.
• "うし" (ushi) is the word for cow, which is significant in agriculture for milk and beef production.
• "やぎ" (yagi) translates to goat, known for their ability to adapt to various environments and often kept for milk and meat.
• "ひつじ" (hitsuji) means sheep, commonly raised for wool, meat, and milk.
• "ぶた" (buta) refers to pig, a domesticated animal valued for its meat (pork).
• "さかな" (sakana) translates to fish, a vital source of food that varies widely in species.
• "もるもっと" (morumotto) means guinea pig, often kept as a pet and known for its gentle nature.
• "うさぎ" (usagi) refers to rabbit, a small mammal appreciated for its companionship and fur.
• "とり" (tori) translates to bird, a diverse group of animals known for feathers and flight.
• "にわとり" (niwatori) means chicken, domesticated for egg production and meat.
• "ねずみ" (nezumi) refers to mouse, small rodents often found in household environments or as laboratory animals.