柴
shiba[ɕiba̠]
柴 (shiba) is the Japanese word for Shiba.
Meaning: Translations (name)
How do you pronounce it?
shiba
Did you know?
- The shiba is one of the six original nihon-ken or native Japanese breeds. These breeds are protected by the Japanese government as natural monuments.
- The shiba was nearly extinct after World War II. A dedicated group of breeders spent decades searching the Japanese countryside to find the last remaining purebreds.
- In Japanese pop culture, the shiba is often associated with the shiba-shiri or 'shiba-butt', a term used to describe their plump, round hindquarters.
Examples in context
- 友達にシバの子犬を飼いたいと言ったら、すごく羨ましがられました。When I told my friends I wanted to get a shiba puppy, they became so jealous.
- 柴はとても賢い犬です。Shiba wa totemo kashikoi inu desu.The Shiba is a very intelligent dog.
- あそこに柴がいます。Asoko ni Shiba ga imasu.There is a Shiba over there.
- 柴の毛並みは綺麗ですね。Shiba no kenami wa kirei desu ne.The Shiba's coat is beautiful, isn't it?
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are at a dog park.
- 美咲 Misakiあそこの柴を見てください。Asoko no shiba o mite kudasai.Please look at that Shiba over there.
- 陽太 Yota本当だ、とても元気そうですね。Hontō da, totemo genki sō desu ne.You're right, it looks very energetic.
- 美咲 Misaki私も柴が大好きなんです。Watashi mo shiba ga daisuki nan desu.I love Shibas too.
- 陽太 Yotaいつか一緒に散歩しましょう。Itsuka issho ni sanpo shimashō.Let's go for a walk together someday.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 柴, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
