獣
けもの
kemono
JLPT N116 strokesKanjiLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
獣 is the kanji for "Beast". The most common reading is けもの (kemono). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Beast
Also : Animal
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Readings
kunけもの/ kemonokunけだもの/ kedamonoonじゅう/ juu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
16 strokes
Radicals
畄一口犬
Example Sentences
獣の足跡を見つけた。
けもののあしあとをみつけた。
I found animal tracks.
獣医に相談した。
じゅういにそうだんした。
I consulted the veterinarian.
Vocabulary using 獣
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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