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VocabJLPT N2

Lion

Noun

Definitions

1. lion (Panthera leo)
2. Lion

This is the Japanese loanword borrowed from English referring to the large wild cat known as a lion. It is used in everyday speech, zoos, books, and media just as the English word is used.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Can lions actually swim?" my coworker asked over lunch.

Sentence 2

My cat's tail puffs up whenever it watches videos of lions.

Sentence 3

"I want to see the baby lion!" my daughter kept saying.

Sentence 4

"The baby lion is so round and cute!" everyone gushed.

Sentence 5

"Lions live in groups, so they're never really alone," she said.