How to say “lion” in Japanese | ライオン (raion)

The Japanese vocabulary「ライオン (raion)」means “lion.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

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Key Wordライオン
Hiragana
Romaji Readingraion
English Meaninglion

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

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Lions are carnivores.

Plain Form:

ライオンは肉食にくしょく動物どうぶつだ。
Raion wa nikushoku dōbutsu da.

Polite Form:

ライオンは肉食動物です。
Raion wa nikushoku dōbutsu desu.


A lion escaped from the cage.

Plain Form:

ライオンがおりからした。
Raion ga ori kara nigedashita.

Polite Form:

ライオンが檻から逃げ出しました。
Raion ga ori kara nigedashimashita.


A lion is sleeping on a rock.

Plain Form:

ライオンがいわうえねむっている。
Raion ga iwa no ue de nemutte iru.

Polite Form:

ライオンが岩の上で眠っています。
Raion ga iwa no ue de nemutte imasu.

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