牛 kanji: meaning “cow”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N44 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- cow
- On'yomi
- ギュウ
- Kun'yomi
- うし
Picture story to remember 牛
A cow tried to climb a vermilion tree and broke off its two bottom branches on the way.
How to write 牛: stroke order
牛 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 牛
- 牛肉ぎゅうにくbeef
- 子牛こうしcalf
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