Word details

イタチ

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

Dictionary

Entry

イタチたち鼬鼠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

weasel, skunk, ermine

18 strokes

On

ユウ

Kun

いたち

rat, mouse, dark gray

13 strokes

On

ショ

Kun

ねずみねず

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