Translation guide
The animal Marmota monax, a type of groundhog found in North America. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by its scientific name or as a type of marmot.
Referring to the rodent species commonly known as a woodchuck or groundhog.
Loanword from English, commonly used in Japanese to refer specifically to the woodchuck.
Woodchucks live in North America.
Generic term for marmots, which includes woodchucks. May be understood but is less specific.
Another loanword, synonymous with woodchuck, often used in the context of Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Day is on February 2nd.
Scientific genus name, very formal and technical.
There are other species in the genus Marmota.
That marmot is fat, isn't it?