The Japanese word for reindeer is tonakai (traditional Japanese) and reindhia (English loanword). Find their kana writings and pronunciations in the following section.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reindeer トナカイ | Tonakai | 馴鹿 | |
| Reindeer (English loanword) レインディア | Reindhia | None |
Interesting facts about reindeer in Japan
Reindeer’s are native to the Nordic countries and are not found in Japan in the wild. That doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find any in Japan because all you have to do is visit the Horonobe Reindeer Ranch in Hokkaido. Get more information about the ranch here.