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インドヒョウ (indohyou) Japanese meaning: Indian leopard | Kotomora

インドヒョウ

Meanings

1

Indian leopard

usually written using kana alone

Refers specifically to the subspecies Panthera pardus fusca, native to the Indian subcontinent.

インドヒョウはインドの森しん林りんに生せい息そくしている。
The Indian leopard inhabits the forests of India.

Kanji

豹leopard, panther

Written forms

インドヒョウ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; the kanji form インド豹 is rare.
インド豹ひょう
Kanji spelling is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.

Etymology

From インド (India) + 豹/ヒョウ (leopard).