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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.

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').