61.犬


1. Meaning and Reading

  • dog
  • Onyomi : けん
  • Kunyomi : いぬ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 丶 : food
  • 大 : big

A large dog (大) holding food (丶) in its mouth — symbolizes 'dog'.

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3. Example Words

いぬ
dog

The dog is playing in the yard.

犬種 けんしゅ
dog breed

Different dog breeds have different temperaments.

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