Japanese dictionary
How to say "dog" in Japanese
犬いぬ · inu
"Dog" in Japanese is 犬 (inu). People often call dogs ワンちゃん (wanchan) in a friendly way.
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Ways to say "dog" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 犬いぬ · inu | Dog. |
| 子犬こいぬ · koinu | Puppy. |
| ワンちゃんわんちゃん · wanchan | Doggy. Cute, casual. |
How to use it
Dogs in Japanese say ワンワン (wanwan).
Small dogs are counted with 匹 (hiki): 二匹 (nihiki).
Example sentences
- 犬を飼っています。Inu o katte imasu.I have a dog.
- 毎朝犬の散歩をします。Maiasa inu no sanpo o shimasu.I walk my dog every morning.
- このカフェは犬と一緒に入れます。Kono kafe wa inu to issho ni hairemasu.You can bring your dog into this café.
- かわいいワンちゃんですね。Kawaii wanchan desu ne.What a cute dog.
- 犬を触ってもいいですか。Inu o sawatte mo ii desu ka.May I pet your dog?
- 子犬が三匹生まれました。Koinu ga sanbiki umaremashita.Three puppies were born.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What does a dog say in Japanese?
A dog says ワンワン (wanwan) in Japanese.
How do you count dogs in Japanese?
Use 匹 (hiki) for small and medium animals: 一匹 (ippiki), 二匹 (nihiki), 三匹 (sanbiki).
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