猿

猿 — monkey

Learn the correct stroke order for 猿 (monkey), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 13

On'yomi (音読み)エンen

Kun'yomi (訓読み)さるsaru

Strokes13

Radical犬

Frequency#1772

Meaningsmonkey

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

猿さるmonkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; non-human primatenoun

類人猿るいじんえんanthropoid ape; anthropoid; apenoun

犬猿の仲けんえんのなかlike cats and dogs; (on) very bad terms; relationship of dogs and monkeysexpression

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 猿 (monkey) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 猿 is #1772, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

猿さる — monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; non-human primate

類人猿るいじんえん — anthropoid ape; anthropoid; ape

犬猿の仲けんえんのなか — like cats and dogs; (on) very bad terms; relationship of dogs and monkeys

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 猿 have?

The kanji 猿 (monkey) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 猿?

猿 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 猿 mean?

猿 means: monkey. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: さる.

What JLPT level is 猿?

猿 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.