ブルドッグ
burudoggu[bɯ̟ɾɯ̟do̞ɡ̚ɡ̊ɯ̟]
The English word 'bulldog' is translated into Japanese as ブルドッグ (burudoggu).
ブルドッグ is used to refer to the specific breed of dog.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
burudoggu
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, the ブルドッグ is often used as a visual shorthand for a grumpy or stubborn character, even when the character is not a dog.
- In Japan, the phrase ブルドッグ is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person who is tenacious and refuses to let go of a goal.
- The pronunciation burudoggu adds an extra vowel at the end because Japanese syllables typically cannot end in a consonant except for 'n'.
Examples in context
- ブルドッグは強そうな見た目をしています。Burudoggu wa tsuyosou na mitame o shiteimasu.Bulldogs have a strong appearance.
- あのブルドッグはとても穏やかですね。Ano burudoggu wa totemo odayaka desu ne.That bulldog is very gentle, isn't it?
- ブルドッグのぬいぐるみを買いました。Burudoggu no nuigurumi o kaimashita.I bought a bulldog stuffed animal.
Example conversation
Two friends are walking through a park and seeing dogs.
- 大翔 Hirotoあそこにブルドッグがいますよ。Asoko ni burudoggu ga imasu yo.There is a bulldog over there.
- 陽葵 Himari本当ですね、可愛いブルドッグです。Hontou desu ne, kawaii burudoggu desu.You're right, it's a cute bulldog.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵さんは犬が好きですか？Himari-san wa inu ga suki desu ka?Himari, do you like dogs?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、大好きです！Hai, daisuki desu!Yes, I love them!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bulldog” translations and entries ブルドッグ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
