雄
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Noun used to denote the male gender of animals. Often appears in compound words or formal descriptions, e.g., 『雄ライオン』 (osu raion, 'male lion').
Theme
User and their friend Ken are visiting a local petting zoo, observing the animals and discussing their characteristics.
雄
おす
male (animal)
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a strong, male lion with a big mane. You point and say, 『雄』 (osu, 'male animal') — it sounds like 'oh-sue' for a male who's tough!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『雄』 (osu) is often used in scientific or formal contexts to specify the male of animal species, such as in zoology or breeding. It's less common in everyday conversation, where terms like 『オス』 (osu in katakana) might be used informally.
Forms
Base: 雄Noun used to denote the male gender of animals. Often appears in compound words or formal descriptions, e.g., 『雄ライオン』 (osu raion, 'male lion').