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子犬

Puppy


Meaning

Puppy

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A child dog is a puppy!


Reading

こいぬ

Explanation

Even though this is a jukugo word, it doesn't use the on'yomi readings. Both the kanji 子 and 犬 often favor kun'yomi readings, and this word is no exception. The reading for 犬 is the one you already know, and the reading for 子 as こ is a really common one (perhaps you've already learned that reading?). If not, just think about punching a puppy in the face, and giving it a KO (That's a knock out).


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 子犬がいる

    there are puppies, to have a puppy

    子犬がなめる

    the puppy licks

    子犬がくる

    a puppy is coming

  • 子犬の口

    the puppy's mouth

    子犬のしつけ

    puppy training

    子犬のワクチン

    vaccines for puppies

  • 子犬をしつける

    to train a puppy

    子犬をむかえる

    to get a puppy

    子犬をえらぶ

    to choose a puppy

Context Sentences

子犬は、かわいい。

The puppy is cute.

子犬はトレーニングがたいへんです。

Puppies are a lot of work to train.

子犬ごっこをしましょうよ。

Let’s pretend we’re puppies!


Kanji Composition