めす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word めす
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.
Kanji in this Word
雌
14 strokes
Frequency: 1951
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
feminine
female
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
め-
めす
めん
牝
6 strokes
Frequency: 2300
Meanings
female
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
めす
め-
めん
牸
10 strokes
Meanings
the female of certain animals
to bring forth young (of animals)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
め.す
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