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犬
犬 (readings: けん, いぬ; Japanese kanji) means “dog”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 子犬 (puppy).
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犬がすきだ。
いぬがすきだ。I like dogs.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 犬 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | dog |
| Readings | けん, いぬ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 子犬 (puppy) |
How to read 犬
犬 is read けん or いぬ depending on the word.
Words with 犬
- 子犬chó con
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Updated: 2026-08-09