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What does 犬 (いぬ, inu) mean?

犬 (いぬ, inu) means dog.

Quick facts
Readingいぬ
Romajiinu
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
いぬ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommoninu

dog

GenkiGenki 4
  1. 1noun dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine
  2. 2noun squealer; rat; snitch
  3. 3noun loser; asshole
  4. 4noun prefix counterfeit; inferior; useless

Example sentences

  • I like dogs.

  • I walk in the park with my dog.

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