This is the 9930th most frequent Japanese word.
貂
"貂" (てん, ten) refers to a sable or marten, a type of small carnivorous mammal.
Here, "貂" (marten) is used to refer to the animal known for its fur, emphasizing its physical characteristics.
貂は冬の間、暖かい毛皮を持つ動物です。
The marten is an animal with warm fur during the winter.
In this sentence, "貂" (marten) signifies the source of fur which was historically valued in the textile industry.
貂の毛皮は昔、高級な衣服に使われていました。
Marten fur used to be utilized in high-quality clothing.
"貂" (marten) here refers to the animal as a subject of wildlife regulation, showing its ecological context.