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VocabJLPT N1

penguin

Noun

Definitions

1. penguin
2. Penguin

This katakana word refers to the flightless seabird known in English as a penguin. These birds are native to the Southern Hemisphere and are popular in Japanese zoos, media, and children's content. The word is used just like its English counterpart and needs no special grammatical treatment.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend asked me to send more penguin videos.

Sentence 2

I stumbled across a picture book where a penguin appeared as a detective.

Sentence 3

Ugh, I tried waddling like a penguin and now my knees hurt...

Sentence 4

"The penguin walk is cancelled for today," a staff member announced.

Sentence 5

Someday I'd like to build an organization where everyone supports each other, like penguins.