I’m trying to memorize the names of animals in Japanese. The ones that I see most often; like horse, dog, and cat, are written in Kanji. I’ve noticed that some animals are written in kana as well as Kanji. I’m wondering what the correct way of writing animals is. (Sorry if I’m being unclear. It’s four in the morning...)
Examples
Commonly written in Kanji
- 馬 (Horse)
- 牛 (Bull/Cow)
- 魚 (Fish)
- 猫 (Cat)
- 犬 (Dog)
Written in Kana
- うさぎ (Bunny/Rabbit)
- ヘビ (Snake)
- カエル (Frog)
- カメ (Turtle)
I’ve noticed that some of the ones in Kana I’ve listed have Kanji. I’m so confused! >___<