“Ape” or “Monkey” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “猿”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “猿” means “Ape”, “Japanese macaque” or “Non-human primate” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “猿”

Jouyou Kanji “猿” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
13 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
えん(en) |
| Kun-Yomi |
さる(saru) |
| ましら(mashira) |
| Meanings |
Monkey, Ape |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “猿”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 猿猴(えんこう-e n ko u) |
Monkey |
| 猿声(えんせい-e n se i) |
Voice of Monkey |
| 猿芝居(さるしばい-sa ru shi ba i) |
① Monkey show, ② Dull play, ③ Bad plot |
| 猿知恵(さるぢえ-sa ru di e) |
Shallow cleverness |
| 猿も木から落ちる(さるもきからおちる-sa ru mo ki ka ra o chi ru) |
Even monkeys fall from trees (Anyone can make a mistake) |
| 意馬心猿(いばしんえん-i ba shi n e n) |
It is hard to keep one’s worldly desires and passions in check, Passions hard of control, Uncontrollable passions |
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