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VocabJLPT N1

lion

Noun

Also written as 獅子

Definitions

1. lion
2. left-hand (stone) guardian lion-dog at a Shinto shrine

This word can refer to a lion or, in older or poetic usage, to wild game meat such as deer or boar. The meaning depends heavily on the context in which it appears.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

A lion let out a huge yawn at the zoo and I couldn't help but laugh.

Sentence 2

Is it too bold to put "Lion Strategy" as the title of the proposal?

Sentence 3

He promised, "I'll protect you like a lion."

Sentence 4

The local guide warned us that lions appear in this area.

Sentence 5

"What would you do if a lion escaped?" my friend joked.