チワワ
解説 Definition
chihuahua は、メキシコ原産のとても小さな犬種「チワワ」です。小さな体と大きな立ち耳が特徴で、愛玩犬として飼われます。
A chihuahua is a very small breed of dog originating in Mexico, typically recognized by its compact body, large upright ears, and alert expression. Chihuahuas are commonly kept as companion dogs.
使い方 Usage
使い分け Common distinctions
- 犬種名は chihuahua と小文字で書かれることもあります。メキシコの州名は Chihuahua と大文字で始めます。 The breed name is sometimes written with a lowercase initial as chihuahua. The Mexican state name Chihuahua starts with a capital letter.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
メキシコの Chihuahua 州にちなむ犬種名です。「地名から犬の名へ」と結び付け、小さな体に大きな耳の犬を思い浮かべましょう。
Link the breed name with the Mexican state of Chihuahua, after which it was named. Picture a very small dog with large upright ears.
例文
My chihuahua weighs only three pounds but has a big personality.
私のチワワは体重がわずか3ポンドですが、とても個性的です。
Chihuahuas are known for their large ears and tiny size.
チワワは大きな耳と小さな体で知られています。
chihuahua の類義語・関連語
類義語
紛らわしい語
chihuahua の語源・成り立ち Etymology
メキシコ北部のチワワ州に由来し、この地域原産の超小型犬種を指す。州名はナワトル語で「乾いた砂地」を意味する xicuahua に由来するとされる。世界最小の犬種として知られ、地名がそのまま犬種名となった代表例。
The breed name chihuahua comes from Chihuahua, the state in northern Mexico with which the dog became associated. The deeper origin of the place-name is disputed; it is often linked to an Indigenous Mexican language and has sometimes been interpreted as referring to a dry or sandy place. Because that explanation is not fully certain, the secure point is that the geographical name was transferred to the dog breed.
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