Japanese

こいぬ
Meaning: puppy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

子
犬

Example sentences

He picked up an abandoned puppy in the park.
彼は川に落ちた子犬を助けるために、迷わず飛び込んだ。
He jumped in without hesitation to save the puppy that fell into the river.
その小さな子犬はとても可愛い。
That little puppy is very cute.
子犬が庭を元気に動き回っている。
The puppy is energetically moving around the garden.
私たちは手分けして、迷子になった子犬を探し回った。
We split up and searched around for the lost puppy.
子犬がしっぽを振りながら、わんと鳴いた。
The puppy barked 'woof' while wagging its tail.
子犬が庭でボールと戯れている。
The puppy is playing with a ball in the garden.
彼は捨てられた子犬に対して憐憫の情を抱いた。
He felt a sense of pity for the abandoned puppy.
その子犬は愛くるしい大きな瞳で私を見つめた
That puppy stared at me with its adorable large eyes.
子犬たちが公園の芝生の上を元気に跳ね回っている。
Puppies are energetically jumping around on the park's lawn.

Usage Notes

Refers to a young dog, often implying cuteness and small size.

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