牛
うし
ushi
JLPT N44 strokesKanjiLevel 12 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
牛 is the kanji for "Cow". A common reading is うし (ushi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Cow
Also : Bull · Beef · Cattle
Readings
kunうし/ ushionぎゅう/ gyuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 牛 represents 'COW'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of cow.
Reading ·
On-reading: ぎゅう — remember this sound by associating it with cow. Kun-reading: うし.
Example Sentences
牧場で牛を見ました。
ぼくじょうでうしをみました。
I saw cows at the farm.
牛乳を毎日飲んでいます。
ぎゅうにゅうをまいにちのんでいます。
I drink milk every day.
Vocabulary using 牛
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