スピッツ
解説 Definition
spitz は、立った耳や巻いた尾を特徴とする犬の種類を指す語です。日本語の「スピッツ」は特定の犬種を思い浮かべることがありますが、英語では同じ特徴をもつ犬種群を広く指すこともあります。
A spitz is a dog belonging to a group characterized by pointed upright ears, a pointed muzzle, a thick double coat, and a tail that commonly curls over the back. The term may denote the general type or a particular breed bearing the name.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
spitz はドイツ語 Spitz「尖った」に由来し、尖った耳と口吻をもつ犬の外見が記憶の手掛かりです。英語では日本語の「日本スピッツ」一犬種だけでなく、厚い被毛、立ち耳、背に巻く尾を備えた犬種群も指します。a white spitz や spitz-type dog と組み合わせ、犬種群という広い用法を押さえましょう。
Connect spitz with the German word meaning pointed and focus on the dog's pointed ears and muzzle. This visible feature provides a reliable memory hook. In English, spitz can refer broadly to a family or type of dogs, not only to the specific white breed commonly called a spitz in Japanese. Picture a compact, alert dog with upright ears, a heavy coat, and a curled tail. Useful combinations include a white spitz, a small spitz, and a spitz-type dog.
例文
A spitz usually has pointed ears and a thick coat.
スピッツはふつう、とがった耳と厚い被毛を持っています。
They adopted a small white spitz from the shelter.
彼らは保護施設から小さな白いスピッツを引き取りました。
The guide describes the spitz as an active and alert dog.
そのガイドでは、スピッツは活発で注意深い犬だと説明されています。
spitz の類義語・関連語
spitz の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ドイツ語 Spitz（尖った）に由来し、尖った耳と口吻を持つ犬種の総称。語根はゲルマン祖語 *spitaz（尖った）で、英語の spit（串）とも同源。関連語：spire（尖塔）、spike（釘）。外見の特徴がそのまま犬種名になった例。
English borrowed spitz from German Spitz, literally referring to something pointed or sharp. The name was applied to dogs notable for their pointed muzzle and upright, pointed ears. It subsequently became a broad label for several related northern or northern-looking breeds that also commonly have dense coats and curled tails. The word's history therefore reflects a conspicuous physical feature rather than the name of one uniquely defined breed.
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