生き物

いきもの
ikimono

creature, living thing

What does 生き物 mean?

生き物 is a Japanese noun meaning “creature” or “living thing” in English. It is written as 生き物 in kanji, いきもの in hiragana, and ikimono in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

海にはたくさんの生き物がいる。

There are lots of creatures in the sea.

どんな生き物も水がないと生きられない。

No living thing can survive without water.

Words sharing kanji with 生き物

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