rabbitin world languages
| Language | Word | Pronunciation | Gender | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 兎うさぎ | usagi | — | |
| French | lapin | /la.pɛ̃/ | masculine | |
| Italian | coniglio | /koˈniʎ.ʎo/ | masculine | |
| Spanish! | conejo | /koˈne.xo/ | masculine | |
| German | Kaninchen | /kaˈniːn.çən/ | neuter | |
| Korean | 토끼 | tokki | — | |
| Chinese! | 兔子Same in traditional | tùzi | — |
Japanese is romanized in Hepburn, Chinese in pinyin, Korean in Revised Romanization; the rest in IPA (Castilian Spanish). Notation
Check before using it as a name
- Spanish “conejo”: In Spain and elsewhere it can be vulgar slang for female genitalia — be careful using it as a name.
- Chinese “兔子”: Sometimes used as a slur against gay men.
Language notes
- French (lapin)Mon lapin is used as a term of endearment.
- German (Kaninchen)A hare is Hase.