黒い猿
kuroi saru
The Japanese phrase for "black monkey" is 黒い猿 (kuroi saru).
This phrase is used to describe a monkey that possesses black fur.
How do you pronounce it?
kuroi saru
Did you know?
- The Japanese word for 'monkey' saru sounds identical to the word for 'to leave' saru, which leads to many puns in Japanese literature and wordplay.
- In traditional Japanese folklore, the monkey saru is often seen as a messenger of the mountain gods and a protector against evil spirits.
- The word saru is used in the Japanese word for 'snow monkey' yuki-zaru, which refers to the famous macaques that bathe in hot springs to stay warm.
Examples in context
- この絵本には黒い猿が出てくるよA black monkey appears in this picture book.
- 黒い猿がいます。Kuroi saru ga imasu.There is a black monkey.
- あの黒い猿はとても珍しいです。Ano kuroi saru wa totemo mezurashii desu.That black monkey is very rare.
- 黒い猿のぬいぐるみを買いました。Kuroi saru no nuigurumi o kaimashita.I bought a stuffed black monkey.
Example conversation
Himari and Yota are looking at a picture book together.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太、この黒い猿を見て。Yōta, kono kuroi saru o mite.Yota, look at this black monkey.
- 陽太 Yota本当だ！かっこいい猿だね。Hontō da! Kakkoii saru da ne.You're right! It's a cool monkey.
- 陽葵 Himariどこに住んでいるのかな？Doko ni sunde iru no kana?I wonder where it lives?
- 陽太 Yota森に住んでいると思うよ。Mori ni sunde iru to omou yo.I think it lives in the forest.
