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紀州犬 (きしゅうけん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

紀き州しゅう犬けん

also: きしゅういぬ

Meanings

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noun

Kishu; Kishu dog

A Japanese dog breed originally from the Kishu region (Wakayama and Mie prefectures). Known for its hunting ability and loyalty.

紀き州しゅう犬けんは日本にほんの犬いぬ種しゅの一ひとつです。
The Kishu is one of the Japanese dog breeds.
彼かれは紀き州しゅう犬けんを飼かっている。
He keeps a Kishu dog.

Written forms

紀州犬
- きしゅうけん
  Standard kanji spelling for the breed name.
- きしゅういぬ
  Alternate reading; きしゅうけん is far more common.
きしゅういぬ

Kanji

紀chronicle, account, narrative
州state, province

犬dog

Similar words

柴しば犬いぬ
Shiba Inu is a smaller Japanese breed, while the Kishu is a medium-sized hunting dog.
甲斐かい犬けん
Kai Ken is another Japanese breed, similar in size but with a brindle coat, unlike the Kishu's typically solid white coat.

Etymology

Named after the Kishu region (紀州), the historical name for the area covering present-day Wakayama and southern Mie prefectures, where the breed originated.