Word details

めす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word めす.

Dictionary

Entry

めす雌メスめん牝Noun~の Adj.Usually kanaFreq #14270
1

female (animal, plant)

Examples
カンガルーの雌は子供を腹の袋に入れて動く。
A female kangaroo carries its young in the pouch.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

雌

feminine, female

14 strokesFrequency 1,951JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シ

Kun

め-めすめん
牝

female

6 strokesFrequency 2,300

On

ヒン

Kun

めすめ-めん

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