Hair, fur, or body hair

N4noun·ke

How to remember it

Picture a single strand of 'ke' hanging from your arm — one hair.

Example sentences

  • 猫の毛が服についた。

    ねこのけがふくについた。

    Cat fur stuck to my clothes.

  • 彼女は髪の毛を切った。

    かのじょはかみのけをきった。

    She cut her hair.

Usage

Refers to body hair or animal fur; for head hair use 髪の毛.

Related words

毛布眉毛毛皮

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