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犬kanji family

Explore 9 kanji that use or are grouped with the 犬 component. Use the map to compare visual structure, readings, meanings, and example vocabulary.

犬dogJLPT N4 状status quo, conditionsJLPT N3 然sort of thing, soJLPT N3 伏prostrated, bend downJLPT N1 就concerning, settleJLPT N1 献offering, counter for drinksJLPT N1 獄prison, jailJLPT N1 黙silence, become silentJLPT N1 獣animal, beastJLPT N1

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