メスメス○Common word›JLPTN2›Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'female (animal, plant)usually written using kana aloneRefers to the biological sex of animals and plants. Often used in contrast with オス (male). Commonly written in katakana as メス.See also: 雄この犬いぬはメスです。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThis dog is female.メスのライオンは狩かりをする。Break this sentence down in the analyzerFemale lions hunt.See all 21 example sentences ›Usage patternsメスとオスを見み分わけるto tell apart the female and male (of an animal)この鳥とりはメスとオスを見み分わけるのが難むずかしい。Break this sentence down in the analyzerIt's hard to tell the female and male of this bird apart.メスが〈動どう詞し〉the female (animal) does something, e.g. lays eggs or gives birthメスが卵たまごを産うんだ。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe female laid eggs.
