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kirin
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

kirin
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[き(麒)·りん(麟)]
kirin
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[き(騏)·りん(驎)]
kirin
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English Meaning(s) for キリン

noun
  1. giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
  2. qilin (Chinese unicorn)
  3. Kirin (brand of beer)
  4. horse that can ride 1000 ri in a day
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Definition and Synonyms for キリン

Giraffa Camelopardalis tallest living quadruped
Synonyms: きりん, ジラフ
Giraffa Camelopardalis having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs
Synonyms: きりん, ジラフ
Giraffa Camelopardalis of savannahs of tropical Africa
Synonyms: きりん, ジラフ

Categories キリン is a member of

Ruminant any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments
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Sample Sentences for キリン

What sound does a giraffe make?
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What noise do giraffes make?
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I have never seen a giraffe.
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