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'.
3. Example Words
犬
いぬ
dog
犬が庭で遊んでいる。
The dog is playing in the yard.
犬種
けんしゅ
dog breed
犬種によって性格が違う。
Different dog breeds have different temperaments.