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犬っころ (いぬっころ, inukkoro) Japanese meaning: puppy | Kotomora

犬いぬっころ

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Meanings

1

puppy; pup; whelp

Affectionate or slightly rough word for a puppy or small dog. Similar to 犬ころ.

See also: 犬ころ

近きん所じょの犬いぬっころがかわいくて、よく散さん歩ぽのときに会あう

Kanji

犬dog

Related words

犬いぬころ
犬ころ is a similar colloquial term for a puppy or small dog, but 犬っころ has a more emphatic or rougher feel due to the geminated っ.
子こ犬いぬ
子犬 is the standard neutral word for 'puppy'. 犬っころ is more casual and can be affectionate or derogatory depending on context.

Etymology

Derived from 犬 (dog) with the diminutive/pejorative suffix ころ, with an emphatic geminated っ. The exact origin of ころ is uncertain, but it appears in similar words like 小犬ころ.

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The neighborhood puppy is so cute; I often see it when I'm out walking.

2

damn dog; mutt

derogatory

Derogatory term for a dog, expressing contempt or annoyance.

あの犬いぬっころがまた庭にわを荒あらした！
That damn dog messed up the garden again!