How to Say "Wolverine" in Japanese

クズリ

kuzuri

The Japanese word for wolverine is クズリ (kuzuri).

Meaning: Gulo gulo (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

kuzuri

Although クズリ is the standard name for the wolverine, the animal is virtually unknown in Japan because it does not naturally occur on the islands.
In Japanese pop culture, the character Wolverine from X-Men is not called クズリ, but is referred to by the English loanword ウルバリン.
The word クズリ sounds remarkably similar to the Japanese word for 'rubbish' or 'trash', which is クズ (kuzu).

クズリは雑食だ。
The wolverine is omnivorous.
This sentence is useful for stating that the wolverine is an omnivore.
Tatoeba #3322505 by Chus, translation #3322504 by Chus
クズリは地面で動くのが得意であり、木に登るのも同じ位得意だ。
The wolverine climbs trees no less skillfully than it moves on the ground.
This sentence describes the climbing and movement skills of the wolverine.
Tatoeba #3322577 by Chus, translation #3322576 by Chus
クズリは、同性の個体から自分のテリトリーの境界を守り、一生のほとんどを単独で過ごす。
The wolverine spends most of its life alone, defending the borders of its territory from individuals of the same sex.
This sentence explains the solitary and territorial nature of the wolverine.
Tatoeba #3322485 by Chus, translation #3322482 by Chus

A couple is looking at a nature book in a library.

健太 Kenta

この動物はクズリだよ。
Kono doubutsu wa kuzuri da yo.
This animal is a wolverine.
結衣 Yui

クズリって見た目が強そうだね。
Kuzuri tte mitame ga tsuyosou da ne.
The wolverine looks quite strong, doesn't it?
健太 Kenta

とても勇敢な動物なんだ。
Totemo yuukan na doubutsu nan da.
It is a very brave animal.
結衣 Yui

健太さんは詳しいんだね。
Kenta-san wa kuwashii nda ne.
You know a lot about them, Kenta.

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