English–Japanese
“lion” in Japanese
How to say “lion” in Japanese
“Lion” in Japanese is ライオン (raion).
Refers to a large wild cat known for its muscular body, tawny coat, and the mane of the adult male.
Example sentences with ライオン
絵本のライオンが寝ています。e hon no ra i o n ga ne te i ma su
The lion in the picture book is sleeping.
サバンナでライオンが水を飲んでいます。sa ba n na de ra i o n ga mizu o no n de i ma su
A lion is drinking water on the savanna.
Tips for using ライオン
- The phrase "the lion's share" uses the animal's traditional image of strength to mean the largest part of something.
Other Japanese words for “lion”
その旗には獅子が描かれています。so no hata ni wa shi shi ga ega ka re te i ma su
A lion is depicted on that flag.