The kanji 猿 (さる) primarily means "monkey" or "ape." It refers to these primates, known for their agility, intelligence, and playful nature.

・On-yomi (音読み): エン (en) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): さる (saru)

⚫︎猿（さる）が木（き）に登（のぼ）る。 Translation: The monkey climbs the tree. ⚫︎動物園（どうぶつえん）で猿（さる）を見（み）た。 Translation: I saw a monkey at the zoo. ⚫︎類人猿（るいじんえん） Translation: anthropoid ape (great ape)

The kanji 猿 is a pictograph. It depicts a simplified image of a monkey. The top part represents the head, and the bottom part resembles the body and limbs. Over time, the form has evolved but still retains the essence of a monkey's form.