🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ウサギ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: usagi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bunny/ˈbʌni/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"子供たちは庭でウサギを見ました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small rabbit, especially a young one.

    "The children were delighted to see the bunny hopping around the garden."
  2. 2

    A term of endearment for a loved one, often used in a playful context.

    "She called her partner 'bunny' as a sweet nickname."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'bunny' is a diminutive form of 'bun', which is derived from the Middle English 'bunne', meaning rabbit. The word has evolved in usage since the 18th century, often used affectionately to refer to young rabbits or as a term of endearment.

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