rodent
Abbreviation of 齧歯動物 (げっしどうぶつ). Used mainly in zoological contexts.
See also: 齧歯動物
Rodents' front teeth grow continuously.
Many rodents inhabit this area.
rodent; gnawing animal
Standard kanji spelling for the abbreviated term.
Kana spelling may be used for clarity or when the kanji are considered difficult.
From 齧 (げつ, 'to gnaw') + 歯 (し, 'tooth'), referring to the gnawing teeth characteristic of rodents.