シー・ズー
shī zū
The English phrase "shih tzu" is translated into Japanese as シー・ズー (shī zū).
シー・ズー refers to the small dog breed that originated in China.
Meaning: small dog breed which originated in China (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is shī zū.
Did you know?
- In Japan, the phrase 犬の散歩 ('walking the dog') is a common daily ritual, but for small breeds like the シー・ズー, it is common to see them carried in specialized bags or strollers to avoid street grime.
- If you are describing the Shih Tzu's character in a Japanese pet forum, you might use the word 甘えん坊 (amenbou), meaning 'spoiled child', to describe their affectionate nature.
- In Japanese, foreign breed names like シー・ズー are written in Katakana, the alphabet used specifically for loanwords and foreign names. This tells a reader immediately that the word is not of native Japanese origin.
Examples in context
- 私の犬はシーズーですMy dog is a Shih Tzu.
- 私のペットはシーズーですMy pet is a Shih Tzu.
- シーズーはかわいいですねShih Tzus are cute, aren't they?
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are looking at dogs in a park.
- 蓮 Ren結衣、あの犬を見て！Yui, ano inu o mite!Yui, look at that dog!
- 結衣 Yui本当だ。シー・ズーかな？Hontō da. Shī zū kana?You're right. I wonder if it's a Shih Tzu?
- 蓮 Ren多分そうだと思うよ。Tabun sō da to omou yo.I think it probably is.
- 結衣 Yuiふわふわで可愛いね。Fuwafuwa de kawaii ne.It's fluffy and cute.
