牛
牛·cow, cattle
- On-yomi
- ギュウ
- Kun-yomi
- うし
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 牛 | うし | cow, cattle |
| 牛乳 | ぎゅうにゅう | milk |
| 牛肉 | ぎゅうにく | beef |
| 牛丼 | ぎゅうどん | beef bowl |
Example sentences
山の近くに牛がたくさんいます。
やまのちかくにうしがたくさんいます。
There are lots of cows near the mountain.
毎朝、牛乳を飲みます。
まいあさ、ぎゅうにゅうをのみます。
I drink milk every morning.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Confusing 午後 (afternoon) with 牛 — check whether the top stroke crosses the vertical
- Reading 牛乳 as *うしにゅう instead of ぎゅうにゅう
Memory aid
Picture it
A cow's head seen from the front: one horn up, one crossbar for the ears.
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