Japanese symbol for “pup”
犬コロ
いぬころ
Romaji: inukoro
pup; puppy
In Japanese, pup is 犬コロ, read いぬころ (inukoro).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n pup; puppy
Written forms: 犬コロ、犬ころ. Readings: いぬころ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “pup”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 犬っころ | いぬっころ inukkoro | pup; puppy; whelp |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 愛犬 | あいけん aiken | pet dog; beloved dog |
| 飼い犬 | かいいぬ kaiinu | pet dog |
| 野犬 | やけん yaken | stray dog; ownerless dog |
| 盲導犬 | もうどうけん moudouken | guide dog; seeing-eye dog |
| 負け犬 | まけいぬ makeinu | loser; failure; underdog |
| 猟犬 | りょうけん ryouken | hound; hunting dog; gun dog |
See also: Chinese symbol for “pup”.
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