“Monkey” in Japanese is 猿 (さる), pronounced saru.
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
Monkey. The Japanese macaque is famous for bathing in hot springs, and the “three wise monkeys” come from a carving in Nikkō.
Example sentences
- 猿が温泉に入っています。さるがおんせんにはいっています。The monkeys are bathing in the hot spring.
- 猿も木から落ちる。さるもきからおちる。Even monkeys fall from trees (anyone can make mistakes).
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FAQ
How do you say monkey in Japanese?
Monkey in Japanese is 猿 (さる), pronounced “saru”.
How do you write monkey in Japanese?
It's written 猿 with kanji, or さる in hiragana. Both are read saru.