What is the Kanji for 'Monkey'? | 猿

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Monkey' is 猿.

kanji

猿

Meaning

Monkey

Reading

kunyomiさる

saru

onyomiえん

en

Parts

袁犭

Example Word

猿: monkey. The Japanese noun '猿 (さる)' refers to a monkey. This word is commonly used to describe primates, particularly those found in Japan, such as the Japanese macaque. It can be used in various contexts, from literal descriptions of animals to metaphorical expressions. For example: The monkey is eating a banana「猿がバナナを食べている」(さるがバナナをたべている). There are many monkeys in the mountains「山には猿が多い」(やまにはさるがおおい). In Japanese culture, monkeys are sometimes associated with mischief or cleverness, and they appear in folklore and proverbs.

Radical

犬

Stroke Count

13

JLPT

N1

Grade

9

Frequency

1207

Handwriting