musk deer
A small deer species known for the musk produced by males; the word is usually written in katakana.
The musk deer is known for the musk secreted by the males.
Katakana spelling is the most common written form.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly encountered in scientific or formal contexts; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 麝香 (jakō, 'musk') and 鹿 (shika, 'deer'), with rendaku voicing of しか to じか.