also: あきたけん
noun
Akita (dog breed)
A large Japanese dog breed originally from Akita Prefecture, known for loyalty and dignity.
秋田犬は忠実な犬として知られている。
The Akita is known as a loyal dog.
彼は秋田犬を飼っている。
He keeps an Akita.
Shiba Inu is a smaller Japanese breed, while the Akita is much larger and heavier.
From 秋田 (Akita, the prefecture) + 犬 (dog). The breed is named after its region of origin.