鼬

鼬鼠

Readings

Kana: いたち、イタチ

Romaji: itachi, itachi

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.