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イタチ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word イタチ

たち
鼬鼠
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #46308
1

weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi)

Examples
いたちはその悪臭で知られている。
The weasel is noted for its bad smell.
2

mustelid (any mammal of family Mustelidae)

Kanji in this Word

18 strokes

Meanings

weasel
skunk
ermine

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いたち
13 strokes

Meanings

rat
mouse
dark gray

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ねずみ
ねず
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