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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and single. Single dog.
Symbolism
Beast, veterinarian, wild animal. Represents animal.
Component Breakdown
畄 + one + mouth + dog
Words & Expressions
Words written with 獣
Four-Character Compounds
人面獣心
じんめんじゅうしん
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
Anime & Manga
寄生獣 セイの格率
Parasyte -the maxim-
A well-known work with 獣 in its Japanese title.
怪獣８号
Kaiju No. 8
A well-known work with 獣 in its Japanese title.
バカとテストと召喚獣
Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts
A well-known work with 獣 in its Japanese title.
クレバテス-魔獣の王と赤子と屍の勇者-
Clevatess
A well-known work with 獣 in its Japanese title.
Fate/Grand Order -絶対魔獣戦線バビロニア-
Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia
A well-known work with 獣 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 獣 mean in Japanese?
獣 means animal, beast.
How do you read 獣?
On'yomi: ジュウ (JUU). Kun'yomi: けもの、けだもの (kemono, kedamono).
How many strokes does 獣 have?
獣 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 獣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
獣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means animal, beast. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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