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海豚

Readings

Kana: いるか、イルカ
Romaji: iruka, iruka
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Definition

1

dolphin (or other small toothed whales, such as porpoises, belugas, etc.)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: カイ、 うみ
Meanings: sea, ocean
Readings: トン、 ぶた
Meanings: pork, pig

Example Sentences

イルカは哺乳類(ほにゅうるい)である。
➥A dolphin is a mammal.
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イルカは非常(ひじょう)知能(ちのう)(たか)動物(どうぶつ)です。
➥The dolphin is a very intelligent animal.
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(いぬ)(さかな)でないのと同様(どうよう)、イルカは(さかな)ではない。
➥A dolphin is no more a fish than a dog is.
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イルカは哺乳類(ほにゅうるい)(いち)(しゅ)です。
➥A dolphin is a kind of mammal.
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イルカは(あたま)のよい(あそ)()きな()(もの)だ。
➥The dolphin is an intelligent and playful creature.
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調教師(ちょうきょうし)とイルカはお(たが)いに(わたし)たちが予想(よそう)したよりはるかにコミュニケーションを上手(じょうず)にをした。
➥The dolphin and trainer communicated much better than we expected.
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