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Definition of japanese macaque
japanese macaque
Plural:Japanese macaques
japanese macaque Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A terrestrial Old World monkey species native to Japan, characterized by its brownish-grey hair, prominent red face, and unique ability to survive in colder climates than any other non-human primate.
Example
"During the harsh winter months in Nagano, the Japanese macaque is famously observed bathing in volcanic hot springs to stay warm."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name combines the proper adjective 'Japanese', indicating its native habitat, and 'macaque', which originates from the Portuguese 'macaco' (derived from a Bantu language term 'makaku' meaning 'monkey').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Japanese macaque. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/japanese macaque