Meaning

Primary

Female

Alternative

Female Animal

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Note that this is often written in katakana, as in メス.

Reading

めす
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Context Sentences

この犬は雌ですか?

Is this dog female?

Kanji Composition