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noun
- monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata), ape, non-human primate. Usually written with kana alone.
- sly person. Derogatory.
- idiot, hick. Derogatory.
- sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut).
- clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook.
- bathhouse prostitute. Archaism.
Variations
Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||
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さる | ✔ | |||||
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猿 | さる | ✔ | ||||
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猨 | さる | |||||
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サル |