English–Japanese
“dinosaur” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikyōryū
Example
子どもたちは公園で恐竜の模型を見ました。ko do mo ta chi wa kō en de kyō ryū no mo kei o mi ma shi ta
The children saw a dinosaur model in the park.
How to say “dinosaur” in Japanese
“Dinosaur” in Japanese is 恐竜 (kyōryū).
Refers to an extinct animal that lived mainly on land during the Mesozoic Era and is often imagined as large and powerful.
Example sentences with 恐竜
博物館で恐竜を見ます。haku butsu kan de kyō ryū o mi ma su
I see a dinosaur at the museum.
博物館で本物の恐竜の化石を見ました。haku butsu kan de hon mono no kyō ryū no ka seki o mi ma shi ta
I saw a real dinosaur fossil at the museum.
Tips for using 恐竜
- In English, dinosaur can also describe a person or thing that seems old-fashioned or unable to keep up with change.