“Deer” in Japanese is 鹿 (しか), pronounced shika.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Deer. The deer of Nara Park are famous for bowing to visitors who buy special crackers for them.
Example sentences
- 奈良には鹿がたくさんいます。ならにはしかがたくさんいます。There are many deer in Nara.
- 鹿がおじぎをしました。しかがおじぎをしました。The deer bowed.
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FAQ
How do you say deer in Japanese?
Deer in Japanese is 鹿 (しか), pronounced “shika”.
How do you write deer in Japanese?
It's written 鹿 with kanji, or しか in hiragana. Both are read shika.