Kanji · N3 · 10 strokes
馬 / horse
Kanji for horse.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | バ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うま | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
馬 carries the meaning horse.
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How to write 馬
Trace 馬 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 馬
馬うまhorse
馬車ばしゃcarriage
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馬 in context
北海道で馬を見ました。
ほっかいどうでうまをみました
I saw horses in Hokkaido.
きのう馬車に乗りました。
きのうばしゃにのりました
I rode a carriage yesterday.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 馬 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
馬 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/馬
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