JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
牛 — cow
- Reading
- ギュウ・うし
- Meaning
- cow
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
牛 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ギュウ・うし and it means cow. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
牛 appears in everyday japanese words such as 牛 (cattle), 牛乳 (Milk) and 牛肉 (Beef).
Japanese words containing 牛
Frequently asked questions
What does 牛 mean in Japanese?
牛 means cow in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 牛 read?
牛 is read ギュウ・うし. Reading it inside real words — 牛 and 牛乳 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 牛 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 牛 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 牛 in a word?
A common word containing 牛 is 牛 (うし) — "cattle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 牛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 牛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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