りす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word りす
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)
Kanji in this Word
栗
10 strokes
Frequency: 1550
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
chestnut
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リツ
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くり
おののく
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
くる
りっ
鼠
13 strokes
Meanings
rat
mouse
dark gray
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソ
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ねずみ
ねず
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