ゴリラ
ごりら
noun
gorilla
1.
gorilla
A large ground-dwelling great ape native to Africa, the largest living primate. Known for their intelligence and social behavior.
ゴリラは知能が高い動物だ。
Gorillas are highly intelligent animals.
動物園のゴリラが赤ちゃんを産んだ。
The gorilla at the zoo had a baby.
シルバーバックゴリラは群れのリーダーだ。
A silverback gorilla is the leader of the group.
2.
gorilla (slang for muscular/intimidating person)
Slang term for someone with an intimidating physique or demeanor, similar to English usage.
TYPES OF GORILLAS:
- ニシゴリラ (western gorilla)
- ヒガシゴリラ (eastern gorilla)
- マウンテンゴリラ (mountain gorilla)
- シルバーバック (silverback - mature male leader)
JAPANESE ZOOS: Gorillas can be seen at several Japanese zoos including Ueno Zoo (Tokyo) and Higashiyama Zoo (Nagoya). The Ueno Zoo's gorilla enclosure is particularly popular.
RELATED PRIMATES:
- チンパンジー (chimpanzee)
- オランウータン (orangutan)
- 猿 (monkey)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- ゴリラみたい (like a gorilla - describing someone muscular/imposing)
- ゴリラ顔 (gorilla face - strong facial features)
NOTE: Despite their intimidating appearance, gorillas are generally peaceful herbivores. Their chest-beating behavior is mainly for display rather than aggression.
Related Words
Related:
ペンギン (animal)