クロヒョウ
kurohyō
The English phrase "black panther" is クロヒョウ (kurohyō) in Japanese.
The term refers to a melanistic colour variant of a leopard or a jaguar.
Meaning: melanistic colour variant of the leopard or the jaguar (noun)
Which one should you use?
The kanji form 黒豹 is the standard formal term.
How do you pronounce it?
kurohyō
Did you know?
- If you are discussing the Marvel superhero, you are more likely to hear the katakana loanword ブラックパンサー than the native Japanese term 黒豹. The English-based name is the standard for the character in Japanese media.
- While 'black panther' is often used in English to describe any large black cat, in Japanese, the term クロヒョウ specifically refers to the melanistic leopard, not the jaguar.
- In manga and anime, the kanji 黒豹 is often used as a stylistic epithet to describe a character's predatory elegance or stealth.
Examples in context
- 昨日、美術館で素晴らしい黒豹の絵を見ました。Yesterday, I saw a beautiful painting of a black panther at the art museum.
- 黒豹は、目が鮮やかで知恵と力を象徴しています。The black panther symbolizes wisdom and strength with its vibrant eyes.
- 先日、ブラックパンサーの新しい映画を観に行きました。The other day, I went to see the new Black Panther movie.
- ブラックパンサーの生態について詳しく調べてみた。I tried researching more about the ecology of black panthers.
- 昔、祖父がクロヒョウを山で見たと話してくれた。My grandfather told me that he saw a black panther in the mountains a long time ago.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are looking at animals at the zoo.
- 陽葵 Himari見て、健太！クロヒョウがいるよ。Mite, Kenta! Kurohyou ga iru yo.Look, Kenta! There is a black panther.
- 健太 Kenta本当だ。すごくかっこいいな。Hontou da. Sugoku kakkoii na.You're right. It's so cool.
- 陽葵 Himariクロヒョウって珍しいよね。Kurohyou tte mezurashii yo ne.Black panthers are rare, aren't they?
- 健太 Kentaうん、ここで見られるなんてすごいよ。Un, koko de mirareru nante sugoi yo.Yeah, it's amazing to be able to see one here.
