Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (しし) in Japanese

獣, 猪, 鹿
Kana Reading
しし
Romaji
shishi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    beast (esp. one used for its meat, such as a boar or a deer)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    hunting (of animals such as boar, deer, etc.)


Related Kanji

JLPT 1

16 strokes

animal, beast

On'Yomi: ジュウ

Kun'Yomi: けもの, けだもの

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JLPT 1

11 strokes

boar

On'Yomi: チョ

Kun'Yomi: い, いのしし

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鹿 JLPT 1

11 strokes

deer

On'Yomi: ロク

Kun'Yomi: しか, か

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13 strokes

pig

On'Yomi: チョ

Kun'Yomi: いのしし, い

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