🇯🇵 How to say

“cow” in Japanese

牛うし
Illustration of "cow" in a Japanese cultural setting
A farmer leads a large black and white cow across a green pasture at sunset, with rolling hills in the background.

Usage note

This word refers to cows or cattle and is used in everyday conversation about animals or farming. In Japan, cows are often associated with rural life and agriculture, and they also appear in cultural symbols like the zodiac.

Examples

  • あの牛は大きいです。

    That cow is big.

  • 牛が草を食べています。

    The cow is eating grass.

  • 牧場に牛がいます。

    There is a cow at the farm.

Quick check

What does "牛" mean?

  • A. cow
  • B. stomach
  • C. star
  • D. stone

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