The Japanese word for skunk is sukanku (English loanword). Find the Japanese translation for various types of skunks in the table below.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk (English loanword) スカンク | Sukanku | None | |
| Striped Skunk シマスカンク | Shima sukanku | 縞スカンク | |
| Hooded skunk セジロスカンク | Sejiro sukanku | 背白スカンク | |
| Spotted skunk マダラスカンク | Madara sukanku | 斑スカンク |
Interesting facts about skunks in Japan
Skunks are native to the North American continent and are thus not found in Japan except for in zoos. Also, it’s not forbidden to import and keep a skunk as a pet in Japan as long as it’s done legally and with all the necessary paperwork.
Read more about importing exotic pets into Japan here.