フトアゴヒゲトカゲ
futaagohigetokage
The English phrase 'bearded dragon' is translated into Japanese as フトアゴヒゲトカゲ (futaagohigetokage).
This term refers to the species of lizard native to Australia that is commonly kept as a pet.
How do you pronounce it?
futaagohigetokage
Did you know?
- While 'bearded dragon' in English uses the word 'dragon', the Japanese name フトアゴヒゲトカゲ relies entirely on the word 'lizard' (tokage), omitting any reference to mythical dragons.
- Japanese enthusiasts often refer to the 'bearding' behavior of the lizard as ヒゲを膨らませる, which means 'inflating the beard'.
- In Japanese pet stores, these animals are often shortened to フトアゴ for convenience.
Examples in context
- ヒゲトカゲはかわいいですね。Bearded dragons are cute, aren't they?
- フトアゴヒゲトカゲはとても可愛いです。Futogohigetokage wa totemo kawaii desu.Bearded dragons are very cute.
- フトアゴヒゲトカゲの餌は何ですか？Futogohigetokage no esa wa nan desu ka?What is the food for a bearded dragon?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about pets in a cafe.
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲さんはフトアゴヒゲトカゲに興味がありますか？Misaki-san wa futogohigetokage ni kyoumi ga arimasu ka?Misaki, are you interested in bearded dragons?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、大翔君、とても可愛いですよね。Hai, Hiroto-kun, totemo kawaii desu yo ne.Yes, Hiroto, they are very cute, aren't they?
- 大翔 Hiroto僕もフトアゴヒゲトカゲを飼いたいです。Boku mo futogohigetokage o kaitai desu.I also want to keep a bearded dragon.
- 美咲 Misakiいいですね、一緒にペットショップに行きましょう。Ii desu ne, issho ni petto shoppu ni ikimashou.That sounds good, let's go to the pet shop together.
