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鼬

鼬鼠

Readings

Kana: いたち、イタチ
Romaji: itachi, itachi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

mustelid (any other member of the weasel family, incl. badgers, martens, minks, ferrets, otters, polecats, stoats, skunks, etc.)

Kanji

鼬
Readings: ユウ、 ユ、 いたち
Meanings: weasel, skunk, ermine
鼠
Readings: ソ、 ショ、 ねずみ、 ねず
Meanings: rat, mouse, dark gray

Example Sentence

いたちはその悪臭(あくしゅう)で知(し)られている。
➥The weasel is noted for its bad smell.
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