English–Japanese
“jungle” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijanguru
Example
ジャングルには珍しい鳥がいます。ja n gu ru ni wa mezura shi i tori ga i ma su
There are rare birds in the jungle.
How to say “jungle” in Japanese
“Jungle” in Japanese is ジャングル (janguru).
The word evokes a wild tropical place filled with thick growth that can conceal animals and paths.
Example sentences with ジャングル
研究チームはジャングルで新しい植物を調べています。ken kyū chī mu wa ja n gu ru de atara shi i shoku butsu o shira be te i ma su
The research team is studying new plants in the jungle.
Tips for using ジャングル
- English speakers also use jungle for a place that feels confusing or difficult to navigate, extending the word beyond a literal forest.