This is the 7015th most frequent Japanese word.
メス
"メス" in Japanese can mean "scalpel" or "female (animal)."
Here, 'メス' refers to a surgical scalpel, highlighting its use in medical contexts.
医者はメスを使って手術を行いました。
The doctor performed surgery using a scalpel.
In this instance, 'メス' denotes a female animal, such as in zoological contexts.
この鳥の性別はメスです。
The gender of this bird is female.
The word 'メス' is used in combination with 'ナイフ' (knife) to specify a type, such as a paring knife.