N1

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N1
Meaning
beast
Onyomi
ジュウ
Kunyomi
けもの
Formula
獣 = 兽 + 犬。

Story

獣 is analyzed as a combination of 兽 (weapon used for hunting), 犬 (dog) and denotes beast.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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