毛
Kanji · N2
毛 / fur
Kanji for fur, hair, or feather.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | モウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | け | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
毛 carries the meaning fur, hair, or feather.
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Common compounds with 毛
純毛じゅんもうall-wool
毛虫けむしhairy caterpillar / woolly bear
眉毛まゆげeyebrow
毛糸けいとknitting wool / woolen yarn / woollen yarn
羊毛ようもうwool
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