This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: ねずみ、ネズミ、ねず
Romaji: nezumi, nezumi, nezu
Kana
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Definitions

1

mouse; rat

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)

See also: 鼠色

Kanji

Readings: ソ、 ショ、 ねずみ、 ねず
Meanings: rat, mouse, dark gray

Example Sentences

ネズミでした。
➥It was a mouse.
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犯人(はんにん)(ふくろ)(なか)(ねずみ)だ。
➥The culprit is caught like a rat in a trap.
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リスは(えだ)(なか)(かく)れた。
➥A squirrel hid among the branches.
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窮鼠(きゅうそ)(ねこ)をかむ。
➥A cornered rat will bite a cat.
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リスは(うご)きがすばやい。
➥Squirrels are quick of movement.
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(てき)はもう(ふくろ)のネズミだ。
➥The enemy is caught like a mouse in a trap.
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