Kanji · N4 · 4 strokes
牛 / cow
Kanji for cow or bull.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ギュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
牛 carries the meaning cow or bull.
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How to write 牛
Trace 牛 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 牛
牛うしcow/bull
牛肉ぎゅうにくbeef
牛乳ぎゅうにゅうmilk
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牛 in context
この牛は、今年生まれました。
このうしは、ことしうまれました
This cow was born this year.
スーパーで牛肉を買います。
すーぱーでぎゅうにくをかいます
I buy beef at the supermarket.
毎日牛乳を飲みます。
まいにちぎゅうにゅうをのみます
I drink milk every day.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 牛 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
牛 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/牛
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