鼠
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Noun for a small rodent, such as a mouse or rat. It can refer to various species and is commonly used in everyday language and idioms. Example: 『鼠がいる』 (nezumi ga iru, 'There is a mouse').
Theme
User and their neighbor Ken are discussing a recent pest issue in their apartment building, focusing on rodents.
鼠
ねずみ
mouse / rat
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a mouse scurrying in a 'nezumi' (ねずみ) nest. 'Nezu-mi' sounds like 'knee zoo me' — picture a mouse at a zoo on your knee!
Cultural Note
In Japanese folklore, mice and rats are often depicted as clever or lucky animals. For example, in the story of『桃太郎』 (Momotarō, 'Peach Boy'), a mouse might appear as a helpful companion. They are also associated with the zodiac sign『子』 (ne, 'rat'), which is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle.
Forms
Base: 鼠Noun for a small rodent, such as a mouse or rat. It can refer to various species and is commonly used in everyday language and idioms. Example: 『鼠がいる』 (nezumi ga iru, 'There is a mouse').