KANJI
雌
female
feminine, queen (chess)
Kun'yomi
めめす
On'yomi
し
Example sentences
雌ライオンは狩りの中心的な役割を担うことが多い。
Female lions often play a central role in hunting.
この鳥は雌が雄よりも体が大きくなる種だ。
This bird is a species where the female is larger than the male.
両者の実力は拮抗しており、最終戦で雌雄を決することになるだろう。
The abilities of both parties are evenly matched, so the outcome will likely be decided in the final match.
Practice exercises
1
雌
Answer
めすし
2
雌
Answer
femalehendoe
3
雌牛
cow (female cattle)
Answer
めすうし
4
雌蕊
pistil (botany)
Answer
めしべ
5
雌伏
to remain in obscurity; to bide one's time (lit. 'female crouching')
Answer
しふく
6
雌雄
male and female; victory or defeat
Answer
しゆう