Translation guide
A type of eared seal with thick fur, often found in the North Pacific. In Japanese, the most common term is オットセイ, but other words exist for different species or contexts.
Referring to the animal in everyday conversation or general contexts.
Referring to the northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) specifically.
Literally 'northern fur seal'. Used in scientific or precise contexts.
キタオットセイの繁殖地はプリビロフ諸島です。
The breeding grounds of the northern fur seal are the Pribilof Islands.
Referring to the fur or pelt of the animal, often in the context of clothing or trade.
Means 'fur seal fur' or 'fur seal pelt'. Used when talking about the material.
このコートはオットセイの毛皮で作られています。
This coat is made of fur seal fur.
The standard Japanese word for fur seal. Widely understood and used in most contexts.
オットセイは北太平洋に生息しています。
Fur seals live in the North Pacific.
The kanji form of オットセイ. Rarely used; mostly found in older texts or formal writing.
膃肭獣は漢字で書かれることがあります。
Fur seal is sometimes written in kanji.