“Turtle” in Japanese is 亀 (かめ), pronounced kame.
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
Turtle or tortoise. In Japan, turtles symbolise long life: a famous saying claims cranes live a thousand years and turtles ten thousand.
Example sentences
- 池に亀がいます。いけにかめがいます。There is a turtle in the pond.
- 亀はゆっくり歩きます。かめはゆっくりあるきます。Turtles walk slowly.
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FAQ
How do you say turtle in Japanese?
Turtle in Japanese is 亀 (かめ), pronounced “kame”.
How do you write turtle in Japanese?
It's written 亀 with kanji, or かめ in hiragana. Both are read kame.