VocabJLPT N3
Tiger
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. tiger (Panthera tigris)
  2. 2. drunkard
  3. 3. Tiger
This noun refers to the large, powerful wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, known as the tiger. In Japanese culture, it is also a symbol of strength and courage, and appears frequently in idioms, art, and the Chinese zodiac.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Still, tigers are just stunning — beautiful and terrifying at the same time.

Sentence 2

A tiger was slowly pacing around at the zoo in the late afternoon.

Sentence 3

"The tiger painting is scary, but I kind of love it," she said quietly.

Sentence 4

Did you catch the tiger hunt on that nature program last night?

Sentence 5

It feels like there's a tiger right behind me — I've got chills down my spine.