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[ましら(猿)]
mashira
noun

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[ましら(猨)]
mashira
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English Meaning(s) for 猿

noun
  1. monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; non-human primate
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Definition and Synonyms for 猿

Ape any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
Synonyms: さる, 猿
Monkey any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
Synonyms: さる, モンキー, 山猿, 猿, 猿公, 猿猴
Bolt the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
Synonyms: さる, かんぬき, 懸け橋, 桟, 桟, 猿, 貫木
Emulator someone who copies the words or behavior of another
Synonyms: さる, 亜流, 模倣者, 猿

Meanings for each kanji in 猿

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Categories 猿 is a member of

Individual a human being
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Bar a rigid piece of metal or wood
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Primate any placental mammal of the order Primates
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