さき
saki
さき (saki) is the Japanese word for monkey.
In this specific context, さき is used as a noun to refer to a monkey.
Meaning: monkey (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
saki
Did you know?
- In many Japanese dialects, the word for monkey is actually さる (saru). Using さき (saki) to refer to a monkey is extremely rare and would likely be perceived as a mistake or a very specific proper noun.
- The pronunciation さき is also the name of a common Japanese female given name.
- If written as 崎 or 﨑, さき (saki) refers to a 'cape' or 'promontory'. This character is a common component in many Japanese surnames related to coastal geography.
Examples in context
- 「はじめまして、さきと申します。どうぞよろしくお願いします。」Nice to meet you, my name is Saki. It's a pleasure to meet you.
- さきさんは才能あふれるアーティストです。Saki is a talented artist.
- さきと一緒に買い物に行きました。I went shopping with Saki.
- さき、明日カフェで会いましょう。Saki, let's meet at the café tomorrow.
Example conversation
Daito and Yui are at the zoo.
- 大翔 Hiroto見て、さきが踊っているよ！mite, saki ga odotte iru yo!Look, the monkey is dancing!
- 結衣 Yui本当だ、とてもかわいいね。hontou da, totemo kawaii ne.You're right, it's very cute.
- 大翔 Hirotoさきはとても賢いね。saki wa totemo kashikoi ne.Monkeys are very smart, aren't they?
- 結衣 Yuiそうだね、面白いね。sou da ne, omoshiroi ne.They are, it's interesting.
