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[ねず(鼠)]
nezu
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 鼠

noun
  1. mouse; rat
  2. dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
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Definition and Synonyms for 鼠

Mouse any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
Synonyms: ねずみ, マウス, はつかねずみ
Rat any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
Synonyms: ねずみ, ラット
Family Muridae originally Old World rats now distributed worldwide
Synonyms: ねずみ
Family Muridae distinguished from the Cricetidae by typically lacking cheek pouches
Synonyms: ねずみ

Meanings for each kanji in 鼠

» rat; mouse; dark gray

Categories 鼠 is a member of

Gnawer relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
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Mammal Family a family of mammals
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