How do you say "narwhal" in Japanese?

イッカク

ikkaku

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "narwhal" is イッカク (ikkaku).

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Pronunciation

イッカク is written using katakana. Romanised as ikkaku, it sounds roughly like "eek-kah-koo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Ikkaku is written in katakana and refers to the Arctic's one-horned whale. It is exotic and less common than other whales.

Example sentence

イッカクが草原を走っています。

Ikkaku ga sogen wo hashitte imasu.

A narwhal is running across the field.

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How to remember イッカク

Ikkaku sounds like 'one-horn'. Ikka could suggest one, and the narwhal's tusk is its defining feature.

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Questions about イッカク

How do you pronounce イッカク?

イッカク is romanised as ikkaku. Say it roughly like "eek-kah-koo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is イッカク formal or casual?

イッカク 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 イッカク written in Japanese?

イッカク is written using katakana. Ikkaku is written in katakana and refers to the Arctic's one-horned whale.

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