noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
leopard coat pattern (horse)
Refers specifically to a horse's coat pattern with large, irregular spots, similar to a leopard. Used in equestrian and breeding contexts.
That horse has a beautiful leopard coat pattern.
Leopard-patterned horses are popular at shows.
Standard kanji form for the leopard coat pattern in horses.
Alternate kanji form; less common than 斑毛.
Compound of 斑 (ぶち, 'spots') and 毛 (け, 'hair/fur'), referring to a spotted coat. The alternate kanji 駁 also means 'spotted' or 'variegated'.