The Japanese word for crocodile is wani (traditional Japanese) and kurokodairu (English loanword).
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocodile ワニ | Wani | 鰐 | |
| Crocodile (English loanword) クロコダイル | Kurokodairu | None | |
| Saltwater crocodile イリエワニ | Iriewani | 入江鰐 | |
| Freshwater crocodile オーストラリアワニ | Ōsutorariawani | オーストラリア鰐 | |
| Nile crocodile ナイルワニ | Nairuwani | ナイル鰐 |
Interesting facts about crocodiles in Japan
Japan was home to crocodiles in the ancient past – the Toyotamaphimeia. The only way you can see crocodiles in Japan today is at zoo’s and the Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden.