roe deer; European roe
A small deer species native to Europe and parts of Asia. In Japanese, often written in katakana as ノロジカ.
See also: ノロ
Roe deer inhabit the forests of Europe.
I saw a roe deer at the zoo.
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling; less common but recognizable.
Mixed kanji-hiragana spelling; less common.
Rare kanji spelling; the character 獐 is not commonly used.
The Japanese name ノロジカ likely derives from the Ainu word 'noro' or a similar term, combined with 鹿 (shika, 'deer'). The exact origin is uncertain.