“Whale” in Japanese is 鯨 (くじら), pronounced kujira.
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
Whale. Whale watching is popular in Okinawa and the Ogasawara Islands.
Example sentences
- 海でくじらを見ました。うみでくじらをみました。I saw a whale in the sea.
- くじらはとても大きいです。くじらはとてもおおきいです。Whales are very big.
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FAQ
How do you say whale in Japanese?
Whale in Japanese is 鯨 (くじら), pronounced “kujira”.
How do you write whale in Japanese?
It's written 鯨 with kanji, or くじら in hiragana. Both are read kujira.