Meaning of 猿公(えてこう) in Japanese

猿公
Kana Reading
えてこう
Romaji
etekō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    monkey; ape
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    personification of a monkey (e.g. Mr. Monkey)

Related Kanji

猿 JLPT 1

13 strokes

monkey

On'Yomi: エン

Kun'Yomi: さる

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公 JLPT 2

4 strokes

public, prince, official, governmental

On'Yomi: コウ, ク

Kun'Yomi: おおやけ

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