Kanji · N4 · 4 strokes
犬 / dog
Kanji for dog.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いぬ、いぬ- | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
犬 carries the meaning dog.
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How to write 犬
Trace 犬 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 犬
雄犬おすいぬmale dog
柴犬しばいぬshiba inu / shiba / brushwood dog
負け犬まけいぬloser / failure / underdog
猟犬りょうけんhound / hunting dog / gun dog
子犬こいぬpuppy
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 犬 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
犬 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/犬
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