What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "犬"?

The kanji "犬" belongs to JLPT N4 and means "Dog". Its Onyomi is "ケン (ken)" and Kunyomi is "いぬ (inu)".

JLPT N4

犬

Dog

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "犬"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "大 (big) + 丶 (dot, often represents a distinguishing mark or tail)". Mnemonic Story: "This is a **big dog** (大)! But what makes it special is that little **dot** (丶) on its bottom right. Maybe it's a wagging tail blur from excitement, or a cute little spot on its rump, making it a truly unique and lovable companion."

Onyomi

ケン (ken)

Kunyomi

いぬ (inu)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

大 (big) + 丶 (dot, often represents a distinguishing mark or tail)

📖 Mnemonic Story

This is a **big dog** (大)! But what makes it special is that little **dot** (丶) on its bottom right. Maybe it's a wagging tail blur from excitement, or a cute little spot on its rump, making it a truly unique and lovable companion.

💡 Quick Hint: Big dog's spot

Essential N4 Vocabulary

犬

いぬ

Dog

子犬

こいぬ

Puppy

番犬

ばんけん

Watchdog

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "犬"

＿＿＿＿＿は人間の友達です。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 犬は「いぬ」と読みます。
English: Dog is read as 'inu'.

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