“Cow” in Japanese is 牛 (うし), pronounced ushi.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Cow or cattle. The meat is 牛肉 (gyūniku, beef), and a beef bowl is 牛丼 (gyūdon).
Example sentences
- 牛が草を食べています。うしがくさをたべています。The cow is eating grass.
- 北海道には牛が多いです。ほっかいどうにはうしがおおいです。There are many cows in Hokkaido.
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FAQ
How do you say cow in Japanese?
Cow in Japanese is 牛 (うし), pronounced “ushi”.
How do you write cow in Japanese?
It's written 牛 with kanji, or うし in hiragana. Both are read ushi.
Is 牛 on the JLPT?
Yes. 牛 (ushi) is a common word at JLPT N4 level, so it's worth learning early.