noun
musk deer
A small deer species known for the musk produced by males; the word is usually written in katakana.
ジャコウジカは、オスが麝香を分泌することで知られている。
The musk deer is known for the musk secreted by the males.
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.