Translation guide
A kennel is a shelter or small building for a dog, or a place where dogs are bred, boarded, or trained. This guide covers how to express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
A small structure where a dog sleeps or stays, typically outdoors.
The standard word for a doghouse or kennel (the physical structure). Literally 'dog small house'.
庭に犬小屋を作った。
I built a doghouse in the yard.
犬は犬小屋の中で寝ている。
The dog is sleeping in its kennel.
A business where dogs are kept temporarily while owners are away, or where dogs are bred and trained.
Common term for a pet boarding service, especially for short stays. Often used for dogs and cats.
旅行中、犬をペットホテルに預けた。
I left my dog at a pet hotel while traveling.
Literally 'dog keeping place'. A more descriptive term for a boarding kennel.
近所に犬の預かり所ができた。
A dog boarding place opened in the neighborhood.
Formal or technical term for a kennel building, often used for breeding or training facilities. Can also refer to a doghouse in some contexts.
警察犬の犬舎を見学した。
We toured the police dog kennels.
A place where dogs are bred and raised, often for sale.
Refers to a dog breeder or their facility. Often used to mean the breeding kennel itself.
信頼できるブリーダーから子犬を買った。
I bought a puppy from a reputable breeder/kennel.
Literally 'breeding place'. A general term for a breeding facility, including kennels.
その犬は繁殖所で生まれた。
That dog was born at a breeding kennel.
The direct loanword ケンネル (kenneru) is rarely used in Japanese and may not be understood. Stick to the terms above depending on context.