English–Japanese
“dolphin” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiiruka
Example
いるかが船の近くを泳いでいます。i ru ka ga fune no chika ku o oyo i de i ma su
A dolphin is swimming near the boat.
How to say “dolphin” in Japanese
“Dolphin” in Japanese is いるか (iruka).
Describes a highly social sea mammal that uses its streamlined body to travel quickly through the water.
Example sentences with いるか
水族館でいるかのショーを見ました。sui zoku kan de i ru ka no shō o mi ma shi ta
I watched a dolphin show at the aquarium.
Tips for using いるか
- In conversational English, dolphin can describe both a wild animal and a trained performer at a marine park, depending on the surrounding context.