Meaning

Primary

Shiba Inu

Alternatives

Shiba Dog, Shiba

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The brushwood dog is the Shiba Inu. They're the same pretty orange color as brushwood trees, so that's how they got their name.

Reading

しばいぬ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
しばけん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You've learned both of these readings by now so you should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

ニッカは柴犬ではなく珍島犬です。

Nikka isn’t a Shiba, she’s a Jindo.

Kanji Composition