おす

(2 entries)
Alternative writings: , , おん, オス
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Male (of animals or plants); the male gender (often written in kana as おす).

NounNoun Taking 'の'Usually Kana

Examples

この猫はおすで、去勢手術を受けています。

This cat is male and has been neutered.

おすのライオンが群れを守っている。

The male lion is protecting the pride.

植物でもおす株とめす株がある種類がある。

There are plant species that have male and female stocks.

Word Relationships

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