犬
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Base noun form. Refers to the animal dog. Can be used alone or with counters (e.g., 『一匹の犬』 ippiki no inu, 'one dog').
Theme
At a local park, User and their friend Ken are discussing pets while watching dogs play.
犬
いぬ
dog
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Think of a loyal dog that 'in' your home: 'Inu' sounds like 'in you' — a dog is always in your heart. 'Inu' → 『犬』 (inu, 'dog').
Cultural Note
Dogs are popular pets in Japan, and the word 『犬』 (inu, 'dog') appears in many idioms, such as 『犬も歩けば棒に当たる』 (inu mo arukeba bou ni ataru, 'even a dog that walks may hit a stick'), meaning 'if you try new things, you might get lucky or unlucky'.
Forms
Base: 犬Base noun form. Refers to the animal dog. Can be used alone or with counters (e.g., 『一匹の犬』 ippiki no inu, 'one dog').