Mnemonic
Matted hair covers a creature stalking through the field. One terrifying roar from its mouth proves this is no tame dog—it's a savage beast!
Additional thoughts
Picture a wolf-like predator with wild, matted hair prowling a moonlit field. One bone-chilling roar from its mouth makes it clear: no domesticated dog, but something primal and untamed.Quick recall
Matted hair in a field, one roar from its mouth—no dog, but a beast!Details
The keyword for 獣 is beast. This kanji refers to wild animals in general, particularly four-legged mammals that are untamed and live in the wild. It carries connotations of savagery and primal nature, distinguishing wild creatures from domesticated animals. The character is also used more broadly to describe brutish or animalistic behavior in people.
- On'yomi
- じゅう
- Kun'yomi
- けもの、けだもの