The word for moose in Japanese is herajika (希臘) and the English loanword is mūsu (ムース). Hear their pronunciations in the section below.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose ヘラジカ | Herajika | 希臘 | |
| Moose (English loanword) ムース | Mūsu | None |
Interesting facts about moose in Japan
There are no moose in Japan. The closest thing Japan has to the moose is the sika deer, which can be found all throughout the country – especially in the Hokkaido Prefecture.