How to say 'Tiger' in Japanese | 虎

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The Japanese word for Tiger is 'Tora', written as 虎 in Japanese.'Tiger' in hiragana is とら.

word

虎

Meaning

Tiger

Reading

とら

tora

Kanji

虎Tiger

Explanation

The Japanese noun '虎 (とら)' refers to a 'tiger', the large carnivorous feline animal. This word is used to describe the animal itself, often in contexts related to wildlife, zoos, or symbolic representations. Tigers are also culturally significant in Japan, often symbolizing strength and courage. Example sentences: The tiger is strong「虎は強い」(とらはつよい). I saw a tiger at the zoo「動物園で虎を見た」(どうぶつえんでとらをみた). In Japanese folklore and art, tigers are frequently depicted as powerful and majestic creatures.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

4684

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 虎

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

虎

Meaning

Tiger

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