“Frog” in Japanese is 蛙 (かえる), pronounced kaeru.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Frog. Because かえる also means “to return”, frog charms are popular as wishes for a safe return home.
Example sentences
- かえるが鳴いています。かえるがないています。The frogs are croaking.
- 雨の日はかえるが多いです。あめのひはかえるがおおいです。There are many frogs on rainy days.
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FAQ
How do you say frog in Japanese?
Frog in Japanese is 蛙 (かえる), pronounced “kaeru”.
How do you write frog in Japanese?
It's written 蛙 with kanji, or かえる in hiragana. Both are read kaeru.