Translation guide
A grampus is a type of dolphin, specifically Risso's dolphin, or historically the orca. For English learners, the most useful Japanese term is the scientific/common name for Risso's dolphin.
Referring to the species Grampus griseus, a large dolphin with a blunt head and scarred body.
The standard Japanese name for Risso's dolphin. Used in zoology, aquariums, and general contexts.
ハナゴンドウは深海に生息する。
Risso's dolphins live in deep waters.
A direct loan from English 'Risso's dolphin'. Less common than ハナゴンドウ but understood.
Referring to the orca, especially in older English usage or literary contexts.
The standard Japanese word for orca/killer whale. Use this when 'grampus' means orca.
In modern English, 'grampus' primarily refers to Risso's dolphin. The direct katakana グランパス is not the common term for the animal; use ハナゴンドウ instead. グランパス is more often seen in proper nouns like sports teams.
Risso's dolphins have many scars on their bodies.
Katakana rendering of 'grampus'. May be used in some contexts, but ハナゴンドウ is preferred for the animal.
グランパスという名前のチームがある。
There is a team named Grampus.
シャチは海の頂点捕食者だ。
The grampus is the apex predator of the sea.
Loanword from English 'orca'. Common in media and branding.
オルカの群れが観察された。
A pod of grampuses was observed.