Translation guide
A gibbon is a small, long-armed ape native to Southeast Asia. In Japanese, the standard term is テナガザル, literally 'long-armed monkey'. There are also specific species names.
Referring to gibbons in general, in conversation or writing.
The standard Japanese word for gibbon. It literally means 'long-armed monkey'. Used in both spoken and written contexts.
Referring to a particular species of gibbon, such as the white-handed gibbon or siamang.
White-handed gibbon, a common species. Literally 'white-handed long-armed monkey'.
動物園でテナガザルを見た。
I saw a gibbon at the zoo.
Gibbons live in Southeast Asia.
White-handed gibbons are found in Thailand and Malaysia.
Siamang, the largest gibbon species, known for its throat sac. Literally 'sac long-armed monkey'.
Siamangs call loudly.
Agile gibbon or black-handed gibbon. Literally 'black long-armed monkey'.
The agile gibbon inhabits Sumatra.