English–Japanese
“creature” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiseibutsu
Example
海にはいろいろな生物がいます。umi ni wa i ro i ro na sei butsu ga i ma su
There are various creatures in the sea.
How to say “creature” in Japanese
“Creature” in Japanese is 生物 (seibutsu). 生物 can also mean “living thing”.
Refers to an individual living entity, such as an animal or plant, viewed as something that lives.
Example sentences with 生物
動物や植物は生物です。dō butsu ya shoku butsu wa sei butsu de su
Animals and plants are living things.
私は公園で生物を観察するのが好きです。watashi wa kō en de sei butsu o kan satsu su ru no ga su ki de su
I like observing living things in the park.
Tips for using 生物
- The English word creature often suggests an animal, while 生物 (seibutsu) can refer to animals, plants, and other living things.