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JLPT N43画 · 3 strokesradical 犬grade 1freq #150

dog

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ケン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • いぬ
  • いぬ.かす

Mnemonic

Imagine a small dog with its paws positioned like two legs, eagerly waiting on a bright green lawn for its owner to play fetch.

About this kanji

The kanji 「犬」 (inu) primarily means "dog" and can be used as both a noun and in various phrases. As a noun, it directly refers to dogs, while it can also form compounds to express related concepts. For instance, 「犬猫」 (inunekon) means "dogs and cats," and 「犬好き」 (inuzuki) translates to "dog lover." Another common phrase is 「犬の散歩」 (inu no sanpo), which means "dog walking." Additionally, 「野犬」 (yaken) refers to a "stray dog." When using this kanji, remember that it can also imply companionship and loyalty, as dogs are often seen as man's best friend.

Example sentences

  • 犬が公園で遊ぶ。

    The dog plays in the park.

Meanings across languages

English
dog
Tiếng Việt
chó
日本語
いぬ
한국어
中文
id
anjing
th
สุนัข
es
perro
fr
chien
de
Hund
pt
cachorro

Common compounds

  • 犬猫いぬねこdogs and cats
  • 犬好きいぬずきdog lover
  • 犬の散歩いぬのさんぽdog walking
  • 野犬やけんstray dog

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