Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Dog

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Kanji Story

Imagine a dog with its characteristic shape - four legs and a tail. The kanji '犬' represents the loyalty and companionship associated with dogs, making it an integral part of Japanese culture.

Frequency in JLPT exams

While the kanji '犬' is not heavily tested in the JLPT, it is a common word and essential to daily conversations and vocabulary.

Example Sentences

• 犬は私の忠実な友達です。

  Dogs are my loyal friends.

  いぬはわたしのちゅうじつなともだちです。

  inu wa watashi no chūjitsu na tomodachi desu.

  Pronunciation

• 犬を飼うことは責任があります。

  Owning a dog comes with responsibility.

  いぬをかうことはせきにんがあります。

  inu o kau koto wa sekinin ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 公園でたくさんの犬を見かけます。

  I see many dogs in the park.

  こうえんでたくさんのいぬをみかけます。

  kōen de takusan no inu o mikakemasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '犬' is a common word for 'dog' in Japanese and is important to know for daily conversations.
• Remember the onyomi reading 'ケン' when encountering compounds or words related to 'dogs' or 'animals'.
• Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order and enhance your overall kanji reading abilities.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Occasionally, the kanji '犬' is used in names. For example, '犬山' (Inuyama) is a popular place name in Japan.