豺
jackal
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Readings
On'yomi
- サイ
Kun'yomi
- やまいぬ
Meaning
豺 refers specifically to a jackal, a wild canine animal.
Most common words using 豺
- 豺狼さいろう
wolf
Study
Etymology
豺 combines the beast radical 豸 with the phonetic component 才, which likely indicates the sound. The character is used for the jackal.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 豸 is a beast radical often used for animals like cats and badgers. The right side 才 suggests talent. Imagine a talented wild beast—a clever jackal.
Reading mnemonic
For サイ, picture a jackal sighing (サイ) with talent as it outsmarts its prey.