Quick answer
毛 is the kanji for "Hair". The most common reading is け (ke). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Hair
Also : Fur · Down · Feather
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 毛 represents 'FUR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of fur.
On-reading: もう — remember this sound by associating it with fur. Kun-reading: け.
Example Sentences
冬は毛糸のセーターを着て温かく過ごしています。
ふゆはけいとのせーたーをきてあたたかくすごしています。
In winter I wear a wool sweater and stay warm.
ペットの犬が家中に毛を落とすので、毎日掃除が大変です。
ぺっとのいぬがいえじゅうにけをおとすので、まいにちそうじがたいへんです。
My pet dog sheds fur all over the house, so cleaning every day is tough.
Vocabulary using 毛
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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