うさぎ

Alternative writings: , , 兔, , ウサギ
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A rabbit or hare — a small lagomorph (often a pet or wild rabbit). Frequently written in hiragana.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

子どもが公園でうさぎを見つけて追いかけた。

A child spotted a rabbit in the park and chased it.

うさぎはやわらかい毛と長い耳が特徴だ。

Rabbits are characterized by soft fur and long ears.

今年はうさぎ年だから、飾り付けが増えている。

This year is the year of the rabbit, so there are more rabbit decorations.