JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
犬 — dog
- Reading
- ケン・いぬ・いぬ\~
- Meaning
- dog
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
犬 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ケン・いぬ・いぬ\~ and it means dog. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
犬 appears in everyday japanese words such as 犬 (dog).
Japanese words containing 犬
Frequently asked questions
What does 犬 mean in Japanese?
犬 means dog in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 犬 read?
犬 is read ケン・いぬ・いぬ\~. Reading it inside real words — 犬 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 犬 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 犬 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 犬 in a word?
A common word containing 犬 is 犬 (いぬ) — "dog". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 犬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 犬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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