Kanji

What does the kanji 猿 mean?

猿 means monkey, ape. On'yomi エン. Kun'yomi さる.

Quick facts
On'yomi	エン
Kun'yomi	さる
Strokes	13
Main radical	犬
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

猿On'yomi エンKun'yomi さる

N1 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes

monkey, ape

Memory hook

The beast (犭) in a coat (衣) of fur, climbing and mischievous — MONKEY, APE.