Translation guide
The animal 'puma' is most commonly referred to as ピューマ in Japanese, a direct loanword from English. The native Japanese term アメリカライオン is also understood but less common.
Referring to the large wild cat native to the Americas, also known as cougar or mountain lion.
The most common and widely understood term for 'puma' in Japanese. It is a loanword from English and used in everyday conversation, media, and educational contexts.
Pumas live in the Americas.
Literally 'American lion'. This term is understood but less common than ピューマ. It may be used in older texts or to emphasize the animal's resemblance to a lion.
The American lion is also called a puma.
I saw a puma at the zoo.