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“pig” in Japanese

豚ぶた
Illustration of "pig" in a Japanese cultural setting
A pink pig with a curly tail lies contentedly in a muddy farmyard puddle, surrounded by green grass and a wooden fence.

Usage note

This is the standard word for a pig, the animal. It is also part of common words like 'buta-niku' (pork).

Examples

  • 農場に豚がいます。

    There is a pig on the farm.

  • 豚は肉を食べます。

    Pigs eat meat.

  • あの豚は大きいです。

    That pig is big.

Quick check

What does "豚" mean?

  • A. pig
  • B. phoenix
  • C. hair
  • D. wind

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