“Panda” in Japanese is パンダ, pronounced panda.
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
A loanword. Giant pandas at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo have been national celebrities for decades.
Example sentences
- 上野動物園でパンダを見ました。うえのどうぶつえんでパンダをみました。I saw pandas at Ueno Zoo.
- パンダはかわいいですね。パンダはかわいいですね。Pandas are cute, aren’t they?
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FAQ
How do you say panda in Japanese?
Panda in Japanese is パンダ, pronounced “panda”.