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獣
On'yomi
ジュウ
JUU
Kun'yomi
けもの・けだもの
kemono / kedamono
animal · beast
nature
Details
Strokes16
Frequency#1714
Radical犬dog(4)
Old Form獸
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Component Breakdown
獣=
畄一口犬
畄 + one + mouth + dog
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and single. Single dog.
Symbolism
Beast, veterinarian, wild animal. Represents animal.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
人面獣心
じんめんじゅうしん
beast in human form; beast in human form
Proverbs & Idioms
獣を追う者は山を見ず
けものをおうものはやまをみず
He who chases beasts sees not the mountain
Obsession with one thing blinds you to the bigger picture