How do you say "badger" in Japanese?

アナグマ

anaguma

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "badger" is アナグマ (anaguma).

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Pronunciation

アナグマ is written using katakana. Romanised as anaguma, it sounds roughly like "ah-nah-goo-mah" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Anaguma in katakana is a native Japanese animal known from folklore. Badgers appear in Japanese folk tales as tricksters.

Example sentence

アナグマは昼間よく眠ります。

Anaguma wa hiruma yoku nemurimasu.

A badger often sleeps during the day.

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How to remember アナグマ

Anaguma - 'ana' means hole, 'guma' is the animal. Badgers dig holes and live underground like tunnel-dwellers.

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Questions about アナグマ

How do you pronounce アナグマ?

アナグマ is romanised as anaguma. Say it roughly like "ah-nah-goo-mah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is アナグマ formal or casual?

アナグマ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is アナグマ written in Japanese?

アナグマ is written using katakana. Anaguma in katakana is a native Japanese animal known from folklore.

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