Back to dictionary
JLPT N29画 · 9 strokesradical

monkey, ape

On'yomi (音読み)

  • エン
  • セン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • さる

Meanings across languages

English
monkey, ape
Tiếng Việt
khỉ
日本語
猿(さる)

Common compounds

  • 猿人えんじんhominid, early human
  • 猿轡さるぐつわmuzzle (for a monkey)
  • 猿回しさるまわしmonkey trainer, monkey show

Want to actually learn this kanji?

The dictionary is one view. The Kanji 360 app wraps every character with mnemonic images, audio readings, stroke-order animation, story context, and SRS scheduling — free to start on iPhone, iPad, and Android.