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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