獣
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Base noun form. Refers to wild animals or beasts, often implying ferocity or lack of civilization. Used in contexts like 『獣のよう』 (kemono no you, 'like a beast').
Theme
User and their friend Aiko are hiking in a forest and discussing local wildlife.
獣
けもの
beast / brute
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a fierce 'beast' growling 'Kemono!' — it sounds like 'kay-mow-no' — a wild animal in the woods.
Cultural Note
In Japanese folklore, 『獣』 (kemono, 'beast') often appears in stories and myths, such as in『妖怪』 (youkai, 'supernatural creatures') tales, representing untamed nature or danger.
Forms
Base: 獣Base noun form. Refers to wild animals or beasts, often implying ferocity or lack of civilization. Used in contexts like 『獣のよう』 (kemono no you, 'like a beast').