How do you say "walrus" in Japanese?

セイウチ

seiuchi

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "walrus" is セイウチ (seiuchi).

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Pronunciation

セイウチ is written using katakana. Romanised as seiuchi, it sounds roughly like "seh-oo-chee" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Seiuchi is written in katakana, combining 'seal' and 'uchi' concepts. This Arctic creature appears in nature programs and zoos.

Example sentence

セイウチは昼間よく眠ります。

Seiuchi wa hiruma yoku nemurimasu.

A walrus often sleeps during the day.

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How to remember セイウチ

Sei = religious or sea, uchi = internal. A walrus is deep in the cold sea.

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Questions about セイウチ

How do you pronounce セイウチ?

セイウチ is romanised as seiuchi. Say it roughly like "seh-oo-chee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is セイウチ formal or casual?

セイウチ 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 セイウチ written in Japanese?

セイウチ is written using katakana. Seiuchi is written in katakana, combining 'seal' and 'uchi' concepts.

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