“Lion” in Japanese is ライオン, pronounced raion.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
A loanword from English, pronounced with the Japanese r.
Example sentences
- ライオンは強いです。ライオンはつよいです。Lions are strong.
- 動物園にライオンがいます。どうぶつえんにライオンがいます。There are lions at the zoo.
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FAQ
How do you say lion in Japanese?
Lion in Japanese is ライオン, pronounced “raion”.