JLPT N3 Intermediate
猿
Monkey or ape, or a derogatory term for a foolish or uncivilized person.
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Other forms
サル often used in scientific contexts or for emphasis
1 Noun
"Monkey" / "Ape"
Designates the primate animal family, specifically the Japanese macaque in traditional contexts.
Example
A あ 、 見て ！ 山 に サル が いる よ ！
B 本当 だ 。 かわいい ね 。
A: Oh, look! There's a monkey on the mountain! B: You're right. It's cute.
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2 Noun
"Fool" / "Primitive Person"
A derogatory insult used to describe someone as foolish, uncultured, or lacking human sophistication.
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