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和犬 (waken) Japanese meaning: Japanese dog breed | Kotomora
じ 字
Kanji 和 harmony, Japanese style, peace Related words 日本にほん 犬けん Often used interchangeably with 和犬, but 日本犬 can sometimes emphasize the native Japanese origin more strongly. 和犬 is a slightly more formal or categorical term.
洋よう 犬けん Refers to Western or non-Japanese dog breeds, the direct contrast to 和犬.
Etymology Compound of 和 (wa, 'Japanese') and 犬 (ken, 'dog'). The reading わけん follows standard on'yomi. The term is modern, used to categorize native breeds.
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かれ
は
和わ
犬けん
の
保ほ
護ご
活かつ
動どう
に
参さん
加か
し
て
いる
。
He participates in rescue activities for Japanese dog breeds.
