🇯🇵 How to say

“horse” in Japanese

馬うま
Illustration of "horse" in a Japanese cultural setting
A majestic brown horse with a flowing black mane stands in a sunlit green pasture, its head held high as it looks towards the horizon. A small white fence runs along the edge of the field.

Usage note

This word refers to the animal 'horse' and is used in the same way as in English. In Japan, horses are sometimes seen at shrines or festivals, and they appear in traditional stories and art.

Examples

  • 馬が走っています。

    The horse is running.

  • これは白い馬です。

    This is a white horse.

  • 馬に乗りたいです。

    I want to ride a horse.

Quick check

What does "馬" mean?

  • A. horse
  • B. insect
  • C. ear
  • D. stomach

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