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[いぬ()]
inu
noun, noun, used as a prefix

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English Meaning(s) for 犬

noun
  1. dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris)
  2. squealer; rat; snitch; informer; informant; spy
  3. loser; asshole
noun, used as a prefix
  1. counterfeit; inferior; useless; wasteful

Definition and Synonyms for 犬

Canis Familiaris a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times
Synonyms: いぬ, ドッグ, 洋犬, 飼い犬
Spy a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
Synonyms: いぬ, いる, いる, スパイ, 回し者, 密偵, 工作員, 探り, 探る, 諜報員, 諜者, 間者, 間諜, 隠密
Canis Familiaris occurs in many breeds
Synonyms: いぬ, ドッグ, 洋犬, 飼い犬

Meanings for each kanji in 犬

» dog

Categories 犬 is a member of

Domestic Animal any of various animals that have been tamed and made fit for a human environment
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Canid any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles
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Secret Agent a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
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Sample Sentences for 犬

A dog bit her on the leg.
A dog is sensitive to smell.
Tom doesn't like my dog.
She forgot to feed her dog.
A sheep dog drives the flock to the pasture.

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犬は庭の中にいます。

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