Illustration: In the entrance area of a Japanese house, a very young Shiba puppy has climbed into one adult-sized house slipper. Its rounded belly, short muzzle, soft ears, and oversized paws are clearly visible as it tries to drag the slipper forward.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

子こ犬いぬ

koinu

puppy

Example sentences

  1. 子犬こいぬはいつ犬いぬになるの？

    When does a puppy become a dog?

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  2. 子犬こいぬがしっぽをふってついてきた。

    A puppy followed me wagging its tail.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 子犬こいぬは日ひに日ひに大おおきくなった。

    The puppy grew larger and larger every day.

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Kanji in 子犬

  • 子childOnシ・ス・ツKunこ・ね
  • 犬dogOnケンKunいぬ・いぬ-

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