The kanji 犬 generally means "dog" or "canine." It represents the animal, a common domestic pet and a loyal companion. The meaning extends to anything related to dogs, such as their characteristics or related concepts.

・On-yomi (音読み): ケン (ken) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): いぬ (inu)

⚫︎ 犬 (inu) Translation: Dog ⚫︎ 犬小屋 (inugoya) Translation: Doghouse ⚫︎ 狂犬病 (kyoukenbyou) Translation: Rabies

The kanji 犬 is a pictograph. It depicts the profile of a dog. The shape has evolved over time, but the original form clearly shows the animal's features, especially its head, body, and tail.