English–Japanese

“frog” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaeru

Example

池にかえるがいます。ike ni ka e ru ga i ma su

There is a frog in the pond.

Illustration for かえる (frog)

How to say “frog” in Japanese

“Frog” in Japanese is かえる (kaeru).

Describes a small amphibian that lives in or near water and is known for jumping and croaking.

Full entry for かえる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with かえる

庭にかえるがいます。niwa ni ka e ru ga i ma su

There is a frog in the yard.

子どもが小さなかえるを観察しています。ko do mo ga chii sa na ka e ru o kan satsu shi te i ma su

A child is observing a small frog.

Tips for using かえる

  • The noun かえる (kaeru, "frog") sounds the same as 帰る (kaeru, "return") and 変える (kaeru, "change"), so context distinguishes these meanings.

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