“Pig” in Japanese is 豚 (ぶた), pronounced buta.
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
Pig. Pork is 豚肉 (butaniku), and a breaded pork cutlet is とんかつ, which uses another reading of the same kanji.
Example sentences
- 豚はかしこい動物です。ぶたはかしこいどうぶつです。Pigs are clever animals.
- 豚肉が好きです。ぶたにくがすきです。I like pork.
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FAQ
How do you say pig in Japanese?
Pig in Japanese is 豚 (ぶた), pronounced “buta”.
How do you write pig in Japanese?
It's written 豚 with kanji, or ぶた in hiragana. Both are read buta.
Is 豚 on the JLPT?
Yes. 豚 (buta) is a common word at JLPT N4 level, so it's worth learning early.