Japanese

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Etymology

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(o-, male) +‎ 鹿 (shika, deer)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Kanji in this term
鹿

Jinmeiyō
しか > じか
Grade: 4
kun'yomi
Alternative spelling
雄鹿

()鹿(じか) (ojikaをじか (wozika)?

  1. a stag; a buck

Usage notes

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  • Not to be confused with 大鹿 (ōjika, elk)

See also

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Proper noun

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Kanji in this term
鹿

Jinmeiyō
しか
Grade: 4
kun'yomi

()鹿(しか) (Oshikaをしか (Wosika)?

  1. a place name