Translation guide
The animal 'civet' is translated as ジャコウネコ in Japanese. This entry covers the animal itself and related terms like civet coffee.
ジャコウネコ
civet (animal)
Referring to the small, nocturnal mammal of the family Viverridae, known for its musky scent.
Standard Japanese term for the civet. Literally 'musk cat'.
ジャコウネコは夜行性の動物です。
Civets are nocturnal animals.
Loanword from English 'civet', used in some contexts, especially in product names or scientific contexts.
シベットの香料が使われています。
Civet fragrance is used.
Referring to coffee made from beans that have been eaten and excreted by civets.
The Indonesian term commonly used in Japanese to refer to civet coffee.
コピ・ルアクは世界で最も高価なコーヒーの一つです。
Kopi luwak is one of the most expensive coffees in the world.
A more descriptive Japanese term, literally 'civet coffee'.
ジャコウネココーヒーを試してみたいです。
I want to try civet coffee.