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“whale” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikujira

Example

遠くにクジラが見えます。tō ku ni ku ji ra ga mi e ma su

I can see a whale in the distance.

Illustration for クジラ (whale)

How to say “whale” in Japanese

“Whale” in Japanese is クジラ (kujira).

Refers to a large sea-dwelling mammal recognized by its streamlined body, powerful tail, and great size.

Full entry for クジラ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with クジラ

海でクジラを見ました。umi de ku ji ra o mi ma shi ta

I saw a whale in the sea.

水族館でクジラを見ました。sui zoku kan de ku ji ra o mi ma shi ta

I saw a whale at the aquarium.

Tips for using クジラ

  • The word クジラ (kujira) covers both a single whale and the animal as a species, with the intended number supplied by context.

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