Meaning of トーテムポール in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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トーテムポール
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Romajitōtemupōru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- totem pole
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Example Sentences
トーテムポール used in context
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トーテムポールには、動物、鳥、魚、神話上の動物、それに超自然的動物と言った一団の彫り物がある。
Totem poles consist of a group of figures that represent animals, birds, fish, mythological beings and supernatural beasts.
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トーテムポールと呼ばれるこれらの柱は、崇拝の対象として、あるいは敵を驚かせるために作られたと考えられている。
These poles, called totem poles, are thought to have been worshipped or constructed for frightening enemies.
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