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犬猿の仲

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 犬猿の仲

けんえんのなか
Expression
Noun
Freq #33668
1

Idiomatic expression

like cats and dogs; (on) very bad terms; relationship of dogs and monkeys

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 1326
JLPT N3
Grade 1

Meanings

dog

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いぬ
いぬ-
13 strokes
Frequency: 1772
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

monkey

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さわ
ざる
まし
6 strokes
Frequency: 919
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

go-between
relationship

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちゅん
つづき
なかつ
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