VocabJLPT N1
shark
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. shark
  2. 2. Shark
The Japanese word for shark, referring to the large predatory fish. It appears in everyday conversation, nature programs, and can also be used metaphorically to describe a ruthless or predatory person.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is it true that a shark was spotted near the beach?

Sentence 2

Honestly, my boss's moods are harder to read than a shark's.

Sentence 3

This report has way too many shark illustrations — it's hard to take seriously.

Sentence 4

Yesterday my kid suddenly announced that they want to be a shark.

Sentence 5

Oh great, he's going on again about "management lessons from shark movies!"