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Base noun form. Refers to the animal monkey. Can be used in various contexts, such as describing animals in nature or in cultural references.
Theme
At a local zoo, User and their friend Ken are observing the primate exhibit and discussing the monkeys' behavior.
猿
さる
monkey
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a monkey swinging from a tree and making a loud 'saru' sound — 'Saru!' is the Japanese word for monkey. Think of 'saru' as the monkey's call.
Cultural Note
In Japanese folklore, monkeys are often depicted as clever and mischievous animals. They appear in stories like 『さるかに合戦』 (saru kani gassen, 'The Monkey and the Crab Battle'), teaching moral lessons about trickery and consequences.
Forms
Base: 猿Base noun form. Refers to the animal monkey. Can be used in various contexts, such as describing animals in nature or in cultural references.