Japanese

Meaning: hair; fur; wool; feathers
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: もう

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Handwriting

毛

Example sentences

Because it was cold, I wore a wool sweater.
ウサギは長い耳とふわふわした毛が特徴の動物だ。
Rabbits are animals characterized by long ears and fluffy fur.
この犬の毛には白い斑点がある。
This dog's fur has white spots.
チンチラはとても柔らかい毛を持つ南米の動物だ。
Chinchillas are South American animals with very soft fur.

Usage Notes

A general term for hair-like structures on animals, plants, or objects. Can also mean wool in the context of clothing.

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