Translation
The Japanese word for "Guinea Pig" is morumotto モルモット, a katakanization of "Marmot."
Another word for "Guinea Pig" is tenjiku-nezumi 天竺鼠.
| Romaji | mo | ru | mo | tto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katakana | モ | ル | モ | ッ | ト |
| Hiragana | も | る | も | っ | と |
Synonyms
Cavy.
Scientific name: Cavia.
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