JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
獣 — animal
- Reading
- ジュウ・けもの・けだもの
- Meaning
- animal; beast
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
獣 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジュウ・けもの・けだもの and it means animal; beast. 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.
獣 appears in everyday japanese words such as 獣 (beast) and 怪獣 (monster).
Japanese words containing 獣
Frequently asked questions
What does 獣 mean in Japanese?
獣 means animal; beast in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 獣 read?
獣 is read ジュウ・けもの・けだもの. Reading it inside real words — 獣 and 怪獣 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 獣 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 獣 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 獣 in a word?
A common word containing 獣 is 獣 (けだもの) — "beast". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 獣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 獣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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