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犬
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
いぬ・いぬ-
inu / inu
dog
Details
Strokes4
Frequency#1326
Radical犬dog(4)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph depicting a dog.
Symbolism
Dog, loyalty, guard dog. '犬' symbolizes faithfulness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Walking with a dog
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
犬猿の仲
けんえんのなか
Like cats and dogs; Being on very bad terms
Proverbs & Idioms
犬も歩けば棒に当たる
いぬもあるけばぼうにあたる
Even a dog will find a stick if it walks
Taking action leads to results, good or bad