English–Japanese

“duck” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiahiru

Example

公園であひるを見ました。kō en de a hi ru o mi ma shi ta

I saw a duck in the park.

Illustration for あひる (duck)

How to say “duck” in Japanese

“Duck” in Japanese is あひる (ahiru).

Centers on a duck that has become accustomed to living alongside people.

Full entry for あひる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with あひる

池であひるにえさをあげました。ike de a hi ru ni e sa o a ge ma shi ta

I fed a duck at the pond.

Tips for using あひる

  • The children's game Duck, Duck, Goose repeats the animal name duck as players move around a circle.

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