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Breakdown of buta
pig
豚
You travel to the moon and discover it's full of pigs.
Usages of buta
この 豚 は とても 可愛い。kono buta ha totemo kawaii.
This pig is very cute.
豚 の 耳 は とても 美味しい。buta no mimi ha totemo oisii.
Pig ears are very delicious.
豚肉butaniku
pork
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