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[()·()]
shishi
noun

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[()·()]
shishi

Root Words:

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shi + shi

English Meaning(s) for 獅子

noun
  1. lion
  2. left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine

Definition and Synonyms for 獅子

Lion large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
Synonyms: ライオン, 唐獅子, 獅子, 百獣の王

Meanings for each kanji in 獅子

» lion
» child; sign of the rat; 11PM-1AM; first sign of Chinese zodiac

Categories 獅子 is a member of

Big Cat any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
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Sample Sentences for 獅子

Lions feed on flesh.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
Let sleeping dogs lie.

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