獣
Kanji · N1
獣 / animal
Kanji for animal or beast.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | けもの、けだもの | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
獣 carries the meaning animal or beast.
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Common compounds with 獣
獣類じゅうるいbeasts / mammals
怪獣かいじゅうmonster
獣医じゅういveterinarian / veterinary surgeon / vet
野獣やじゅうwild beast / wild animal / brute
獣けものbeast / brute / animal
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