“Horse” in Japanese is 馬 (うま), pronounced uma.
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
The word for horse. It’s also one of the twelve zodiac animals, and 2026 is the year of the horse.
Example sentences
- 馬に乗ったことがありますか。うまにのったことがありますか。Have you ever ridden a horse?
- 馬がゆっくり歩いています。うまがゆっくりあるいています。The horse is walking slowly.
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FAQ
How do you say horse in Japanese?
Horse in Japanese is 馬 (うま), pronounced “uma”.
How do you write horse in Japanese?
It's written 馬 with kanji, or うま in hiragana. Both are read uma.
Is 馬 on the JLPT?
Yes. 馬 (uma) is a common word at JLPT N4 level, so it's worth learning early.