JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
羊 — sheep
- Reading
- ヨウ・ひつじ
- Meaning
- sheep
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
羊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・ひつじ and it means sheep. 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.
羊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 羊毛 (wool).
Japanese words containing 羊
Frequently asked questions
What does 羊 mean in Japanese?
羊 means sheep in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 羊 read?
羊 is read ヨウ・ひつじ. Reading it inside real words — 羊毛 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 羊 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 羊 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 羊 in a word?
A common word containing 羊 is 羊毛 (ようもう) — "wool". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 羊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 羊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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