犬 kanji: meaning “dog”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N44 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- dog
- On'yomi
- ケン
- Kun'yomi
- いぬ
Picture story to remember 犬
A big dog (大) with a drop of drool falling from its mouth.
How to write 犬: stroke order
犬 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 犬
- 愛犬あいけんpet dog
- 子犬こいぬpuppy
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