How to say “raccoon dog” in Japanese | タヌキ (たぬき、tanuki)

03.01.2023

The Japanese vocabulary「タヌキ (たぬき、tanuki)」means “raccoon dog.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

Key Wordタヌキ
Hiraganaたぬき
Romaji Readingtanuki
English Meaningraccoon dog

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

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There are many raccoon dog figurines in Japan.

Plain Form:

Japanese Sentence たぬきの置物おきものは日本にほんにたくさんある。
Romaji ReadingTanuki no okimono wa nihon ni takusan aru.

Polite Form:

Japanese Sentenceたぬきの置物は日本にたくさんあります。
Romaji ReadingTanuki no okimono wa nihon ni takusan arimasu.

A raccoon dog is looking for food.

Plain Form:

Japanese Sentenceタヌキが餌えさを探さがしている。
Romaji ReadingTanuki ga esa o sagashite iru.

Polite Form:

Japanese Sentenceタヌキが餌を探しています。
Romaji ReadingTanuki ga esa o sagashite imasu.

Raccoons’ tail is fluffy.

Plain Form:

Japanese Sentenceたぬきのしっぽは、モフモフしている。
Romaji ReadingTanuki no shippo wa, mofumofu shite iru.

Polite Form:

Japanese Sentenceたぬきのしっぽは、モフモフしています。
Romaji ReadingTanuki no shippo wa, mofumofu shite imasu.
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