Word details

りす

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

Dictionary

Entry

栗鼠リスNounUsually kanaFreq #39300
1

squirrel (any mammal of family Sciuridae)

Examples
リスは枝の中に隠れた。
A squirrel hid among the branches.
2

Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

chestnut

10 strokesFrequency 1,550JLPT N1Grade 9

On

リツ

Kun

くりおののく

Nanori

くるりっ

rat, mouse, dark gray

13 strokes

On

ショ

Kun

ねずみねず

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