Color & Learn: Velociraptor (ヴェロキラプトル)
Combine art and language learning with this unique Velociraptor coloring page. In Japan, coloring is called “Nurie” (ぬりえ) and is a beloved activity for relaxation and education across all generations.
Japanese Vocabulary Lesson
While you color this fierce hunter, let’s learn some Japanese dinosaur vocabulary!
- Dinosaur: 恐竜 (Kyōryū) – Pronounced “Kyo-ryuu”
- Velociraptor: ヴェロキラプトル (Verokiraputoru) – Written in Katakana script used for foreign words.
Experience Japanese “Nurie” Culture
In Japan, Nurie is not just for children; it is widely used in “Brain Training” (No-Tore) for adults and seniors to maintain cognitive health.
This illustration captures the dynamic movement of the Velociraptor, a style often seen in Japanese manga and anime.
Use your favorite art supplies to bring this ancient creature to life, and try writing the Japanese characters next to it for extra practice!