Kanji 牛: cow
Key takeaways
Kanji 牛: cow. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 牛
cow
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph representing the head and horns of a cow. The upper horizontal strokes represent the horns, while the lower strokes form the face and body. It is a basic character commonly used in words related to cows, such as 'milk' or 'beef'.
