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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCane giapponese
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈka.ne dʒap.poˈne.se
"Il Shiba Inu è un cane giapponese molto amato."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A breed of dog that originates from Japan, characterized by specific physical and behavioral traits.
"The Shiba Inu is one of the most popular Japanese dog breeds known for its spirited personality." - 2
A term used to describe any dog that is bred or raised in Japan.
"Many Japanese dogs are celebrated for their loyalty and intelligence."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Japanese dog' refers to various dog breeds originating from Japan, such as the Shiba Inu and Akita. The word 'Japanese' comes from the English adaptation of the word 'Nihon' or 'Nippon', which has been used since the 19th century to denote the country of Japan. The term 'dog' has Old English roots, derived from the Proto-Germanic '*hundaz', evolving through Middle English.
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Chien japonais
Transliteration: ʃjɛ̃ ʒapɔnɛ
"Le Shiba Inu est un chien japonais très populaire."
Japanischer Hund
Transliteration: jaˈpanɪʃɐ hʊnt
"Der Akita ist ein japanischer Hund, der für seine Loyalität bekannt ist."
Cane giapponese
Transliteration: ˈka.ne dʒap.poˈne.se
"Il Shiba Inu è un cane giapponese molto amato."
Perro japonés
Transliteration: ˈpe.ro xa.poˈnes
"El Akita es un perro japonés conocido por su valentía."
Cão japonês
Transliteration: kɐ̃w ʒɐpɔˈneɪs
"O Shiba Inu é um cão japonês muito popular."
जापानी कुत्ता
Transliteration: jāpānī kuttā
"शिबा इनु एक प्रसिद्ध जापानी कुत्ता है।"
日本犬
Transliteration: Rìběn quǎn
"柴犬是日本犬的一种，非常受欢迎。"
일본 개
Transliteration: ilbon gae
"시바 이누는 일본 개로 유명하다."
日本犬
Transliteration: Nihon-ken
"柴犬は日本犬の一種です。"
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