English–Japanese
“raccoon dog” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitanuki
Example
夜にたぬきが道を歩いていました。yoru ni ta nu ki ga michi o aru i te i ma shi ta
A raccoon dog was walking along the road at night.
How to say “raccoon dog” in Japanese
“Raccoon dog” in Japanese is たぬき (tanuki).
It refers to a nocturnal canid whose raccoon-like appearance gives it a distinctive place in Japanese culture.
Example sentences with たぬき
昔話にはたぬきがよく登場します。mukashi banashi ni wa ta nu ki ga yo ku tō jō shi ma su
Raccoon dogs often appear in folktales.
Tips for using たぬき
- The name raccoon dog can mislead English speakers, because the animal belongs to the dog family rather than the raccoon family.