柴犬

しばいぬ
shibainu

shiba inu

What does 柴犬 mean?

柴犬 is a Japanese noun meaning “shiba inu” in English. It is written as 柴犬 in kanji, しばいぬ in hiragana, and shibainu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

家で柴犬を飼っている。

We have a shiba inu at home.

柴犬は日本でとても人気がある。

Shiba inu are very popular in Japan.

Words sharing kanji with 柴犬

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