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What is the Kanji for 'Fur'? | 毛

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Fur', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Fur' is 毛.

    kanji

    毛

    Meaning

    Fur

    Reading

    kunyomiけ

    ke

    onyomiもう

    mou

    Parts

    丿Katakana no 乇Depend

    Example Word

    毛布: blanket. The Japanese noun '毛布 (もうふ)' refers to a 'blanket'. It is commonly used to describe a thick, warm covering used on beds or for wrapping oneself in. This word is often used in everyday contexts, such as when discussing bedding or staying warm. Example sentences: I bought a new blanket「新しい毛布を買いました」(あたらしいもうふをかいました). This blanket is very warm「この毛布はとても暖かいです」(このもうふはとてもあたたかいです). The word '毛布' can also be used metaphorically to describe something that provides comfort or protection, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    毛

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    602

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 毛

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    丿

    Meaning

    Katakana no

    radical

    乇

    Meaning

    Depend

毛 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    耗

    Meaning

    Decrease, Waste

    kanji

    尾

    Meaning

    End, Tail

Words Using 毛

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    毛糸

    Meaning

    Yarn

    word

    眉毛

    Meaning

    Eyebrow

    word

    毛

    Meaning

    Hair

    word

    髪の毛

    Meaning

    Hair

    word

    毛皮

    Meaning

    Fur

    word

    毛布

    Meaning

    Blanket

Kanji Related to 毛 Through the Part 丿

These 31 kanji contain the part 丿 as well.

    kanji

    自

    Meaning

    Self

    kanji

    少

    Meaning

    Few

    kanji

    女

    Meaning

    Woman

    kanji

    介

    Meaning

    Mediate, Jammed in

    kanji

    身

    Meaning

    Body, Self

    kanji

    八

    Meaning

    Eight

    kanji

    川

    Meaning

    River

    kanji

    月

    Meaning

    Moon, Month

    kanji

    失

    Meaning

    Lose, Fault

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    赤

    Meaning

    Red

    kanji

    心

    Meaning

    Heart

    kanji

    卑

    Meaning

    Mean, Lowly

    kanji

    人

    Meaning

    Person

    kanji

    向

    Meaning

    Facing, Yonder

    kanji

    弟

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    番

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    千

    Meaning

    Thousand

    kanji

    乏

    Meaning

    Scanty, Scarce

    kanji

    九

    Meaning

    Nine

    kanji

    手

    Meaning

    Hand

    kanji

    才

    Meaning

    Talent, Age (counter)

    kanji

    刀

    Meaning

    Sword

    kanji

    先

    Meaning

    Before, Previous

    kanji

    入

    Meaning

    Enter

    kanji

    血

    Meaning

    Blood

    kanji

    白

    Meaning

    White

    kanji

    羞

    Meaning

    Feel ashamed

    kanji

    朱

    Meaning

    Vermillion

    kanji

    必

    Meaning

    Inevitable, Certain

    kanji

    力

    Meaning

    Power

Kanji Related to 毛 Through the Part 乇

These 2 kanji contain the part 乇 as well.

    kanji

    宅

    Meaning

    House

    kanji

    託

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

Learn the Kanji 毛

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 毛 mean?

毛 means 'Fur'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.