How to say “leopard” or “panther” in Japanese | 豹 (ひょう、hyō)

The Japanese vocabulary「豹 (ひょう、hyō)」means “leopard” or “panther.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

Key Word
Hiraganaひょう
Romaji Readinghyō
English Meaningleopard, panther

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

It is important to have skills in both non-honorific and honorific languages in order to use Japanese correctly.

A leopard is in the pool.

Plain Form:

ひょうがプールにはいっている。
Hyō ga pūru ni haitte iru.

Polite Form:

豹がプールに入っています。
Hyō ga pūru ni haitte imasu.


I wrapped a leopard print ribbon around the box.

Plain Form:

ヒョウがらのリボンをはこけた。
Hyō-gara no ribon o hako ni makitsuketa.

Polite Form:

ヒョウ柄のリボンを箱に巻き付けました。
Hyō-gara no ribon o hako ni makitsukemashita.


A leopard climbed a tall tree.

Plain Form:

ヒョウがたかのぼった。
Hyō ga takai ki ni nobotta.

Polite Form:

ヒョウが高い木に登りました。
Hyō ga takai ki ni noborimashita.


I have a friend who likes leopard print.

Plain Form:

ヒョウがらきな友達ともだちがいる。
Hyō-gara ga sukina tomodachi ga iru.

Polite Form:

ヒョウ柄が好きな友達がいます。
Hyō-gara ga sukina tomodachi ga imasu.

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