# 犬

> 犬: dog

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- **On'yomi readings**: ケン
- **Kun'yomi readings**: いぬ
- **Meanings**: dog

## Notes

This kanji is a pictograph of a dog. It is a common character often used in basic vocabulary and represents the animal itself. It is a JLPT N5 level kanji. It appears in compounds like shiba-inu, which is a famous Japanese breed of dog.
