🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

시바견

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Siba-gyeon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shiba Inu/ˈʃiː.bə ˈiː.nuː/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"시바견은 매우 독립적인 개입니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small to medium-sized breed of dog originating from Japan, known for its spirited personality and fox-like appearance.

    "The Shiba Inu is known for its bold and confident demeanor."
  2. 2

    A breed of dog characterized by a curled tail, erect ears, and a compact body.

    "Many people admire the Shiba Inu for its loyalty and intelligence."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Shiba Inu' originates from Japanese, where 'Shiba' means 'brushwood' and 'Inu' means 'dog'. The breed dates back to ancient Japan, where it was used for hunting small game in the mountainous regions.

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