猿
Kanji · N1
猿 / monkey
Kanji for monkey.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
猿 carries the meaning monkey.
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Common compounds with 猿
猿真似さるまねindiscriminate imitation / monkey see, monkey do / blind follower
猿さるmonkey / ape / non-human primate
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