Word details

イタチ

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

Dictionary

Entry

イタチ鼬いたち鼬鼠NounUsually kanaFreq #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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

鼬

weasel, skunk, ermine

18 strokes

On

ユウユ

Kun

いたち
鼠

rat, mouse, dark gray

13 strokes

On

ソショ

Kun

ねずみねず

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