Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Ox

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Kanji Story

Imagine an Ox standing proudly with its horns pointing upwards, representing strength and perseverance.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '丑' is less frequently encountered in JLPT materials, as it pertains more to cultural knowledge and specific contexts. It may appear in higher levels such as N1 for reading comprehension purposes or in questions related to Japanese traditions and customs.

Example Sentences

• 丑年の干支は牛です。

  The zodiac sign for the year of the Ox is the Ox.

  うしとしのえとしはうしです。

  ushi toshi no eto wa ushi desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼女は丑年生まれです。

  She was born in the year of the Ox.

  かのじょはうしとしうまれです。

  kanojo wa ushi toshi umare desu.

  Pronunciation

• 農耕社会では、丑の年には仕事が忙しかった。

  In an agrarian society, the year of the Ox was busy with work.

  のうこうしゃかいでは、うしのとしにはしごとがいそがしかった。

  noukou shakai de wa, ushi no toshi ni wa shigoto ga isogashikatta.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '丑' is less commonly used in everyday vocabulary, but it is important to be familiar with due to its relevance to the Japanese zodiac system.
• Remember the reading 'うし' as it is used in various words related to the Ox or the zodiac.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '丑' is not commonly used in personal names, but it holds significance in traditional events and celebrations related to the Japanese zodiac.