“Elephant” in Japanese is 象 (ぞう), pronounced zō.
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
Elephant. Famous in Japanese grammar classes thanks to the sentence ぞうははながながい, “elephants have long noses”.
Example sentences
- 象は鼻が長いです。ぞうははながながいです。Elephants have long trunks.
- 子供は象が大好きです。こどもはぞうがだいすきです。Kids love elephants.
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FAQ
How do you say elephant in Japanese?
Elephant in Japanese is 象 (ぞう), pronounced “zō”.
How do you write elephant in Japanese?
It's written 象 with kanji, or ぞう in hiragana. Both are read zō.