“Dolphin” in Japanese
Short answer
Dolphin in Japanese is “海豚” (iruka). Full meaning: dolphin (or other small toothed whales, incl. porpoises, belugas, etc.).
Other ways to say “Dolphin” in Japanese
ドルフィン
dorufin dolphin
いるか
iruka dolphin (or other small toothed whales, incl. porpoises, belugas, etc.)
イルカ
iruka dolphin (or other small toothed whales, incl. porpoises, belugas, etc.)
鱰
shiira mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), common dolphinfish, dolphin, dorado
マヒマヒ
mahimahi mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), common dolphinfish, dolphin, dorado
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