The kanji 牛 represents "cow," "cattle," or "ox." This character is directly related to the animal and is used in contexts concerning livestock, agriculture, and the broader concept of the bovine family. It carries connotations of strength, labor, and association with rural life.

・On-yomi (音読み): ギュウ (gyuu) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): うし (ushi)

⚫︎牛肉 (ぎゅうにく) Translation: Beef ⚫︎牛乳 (ぎゅうにゅう) Translation: Milk (cow's milk) ⚫︎子牛 (こうし) Translation: Calf

The kanji 牛 is a pictograph. It depicts the head and horns of a cow or ox. Over time, the depiction simplified into the current form. The character's shape directly reflects the animal it represents, making it relatively straightforward to understand its connection to the meaning "cow" or "cattle."