English–Japanese
“deer” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishika
Example
森で鹿を見ました。mori de shika o mi ma shi ta
I saw a deer in the forest.
How to say “deer” in Japanese
“Deer” in Japanese is 鹿 (shika).
Describes a wild hoofed animal associated with forests, grasslands, and branched antlers.
Example sentences with 鹿
夕方になると、森の鹿が道路を横切ります。yū gata ni na ru to mori no shika ga dō ro o yoko gi ri ma su
In the evening, deer cross the road in the forest.
Tips for using 鹿
- In English, sika deer names a particular deer species from East Asia, so it is narrower than the general word deer.