ダックスフント
dakkusufundo[da̠k̚kɯ̟̊sɨ̥ɸɯ̟̃nto̞]
The English word "dachshund" is translated into Japanese as ダックスフント (dakkusufundo).
ダックスフント refers to the specific breed of dog known as a dachshund. The word is written in Katakana, which is the standard script used for foreign loanwords in Japanese.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
Which one should you use?
ダックスフント is the standard term for the breed, while ダックス is a shortened, informal version.
How do you pronounce it?
dakkusufundo
Did you know?
- The word ダックスフント comes from the German word 'Dachshund', which literally means 'badger dog'.
- Because the phrase is written in Katakana, the ending 'd' in the original German is transformed into a 'to' sound ト to fit Japanese phonetics.
- In Japan, the term ダックス is sometimes used as a generic descriptor for any dog with an exceptionally long body and short legs, regardless of purebred status.
Examples in context
- ダックスフントは、非常に長い胴と短い足をしたドイツ犬である。A dachshund is a dog from Germany with a very long body and short legs.This sentence is useful for describing the physical characteristics of a ダックスフント.Tatoeba #203598 by arnab, translation #40836 by CN
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are talking about dogs in a park.
- 健太 Kentaあの犬、すごくかわいいですね。Ano inu, sugoku kawaii desu ne.That dog is really cute, isn't it?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、可愛いダックスフントですね。Hai, kawaii dakkusufunto desu ne.Yes, it's a cute dachshund.
- 健太 Kenta足が短くて面白いです。Ashi ga mijikakute omoshiroi desu.Its short legs are funny.
- 陽葵 Himariそこがこの犬の魅力ですよ。Soko ga kono inu no miryoku desu yo.That's the charm of this dog.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dachshund” translations and entries ダックスフント, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ダックスフント, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
