めす

Alternative writings: , , , メス, めん
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
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A female animal or plant; an individual of the female sex (used for animals/plants).

NounNoun Taking 'の'Usually Kana

Examples

この動物園にはめすのライオンが三頭いる。

There are three female lions at this zoo.

いつも散歩している犬はめすだから、子どもを産んだことがあるらしい。

The dog I always walk is a female, so apparently she has had puppies.

この品種のめすの花は白くて小さい。

The female flowers of this variety are small and white.

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