ke
JLPT N24 strokesKanjiLevel 60 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

毛 is the kanji for "Fur". A common reading is け (ke). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Fur

Also : Hair · Down · Feather

Readings

kun/ keonもう/ mou

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 毛 represents 'FUR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of fur.

Reading ·

On-reading: もう — remember this sound by associating it with fur. Kun-reading: け.

Example Sentences

ペットの犬が家中に毛を落とすので、毎日掃除が大変です。

ぺっとのいぬがいえじゅうにけをおとすので、まいにちそうじがたいへんです。

My pet dog sheds fur all over the house, so cleaning every day is tough.

冬は毛糸のセーターを着て温かく過ごしています。

ふゆはけいとのせーたーをきてあたたかくすごしています。

In winter I wear a wool sweater and stay warm.

Vocabulary using 毛

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