捕鯨
ほげい
hogei
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 96 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
捕鯨 (ほげい (hogei)) means "Whaling". It is read ほげい (hogei). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Whaling
Also : Whale hunting · Whale fishing
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Example Sentences
その国は捕鯨産業で知られている。
そのくにはほげいさんぎょうでしられている。
That country is known for its whaling industry.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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