山羊（やぎ、yagi）
- goat

The word 山羊 (やぎ) means "goat" in English. It refers to the domesticated animal known for its horns, beard, and ability to eat a wide variety of plants. The Japanese word specifically denotes the animal and is used in various contexts, from describing livestock to referring to the animal in stories and cultural references.

⚫︎ あの山羊はとても元気です。 Translation: That goat is very energetic. ⚫︎ 山羊のミルクは栄養があります。 Translation: Goat's milk is nutritious. ⚫︎ 子供たちは動物園で山羊を見ました。 Translation: The children saw a goat at the zoo.

You use 山羊 when you want to talk about a goat. It can be used in general conversations about animals, farming, or when describing something related to goats, such as their milk or meat. It is a common word, and you can use it in various situations.

⚫︎ The word 山羊 is primarily written using kanji. ⚫︎ The reading, やぎ, is written in hiragana. ⚫︎ There is no other common way to write this word. ⚫︎ Okurigana is not applicable in this case.

There aren't many direct synonyms for 山羊. It's quite specific. In certain contexts, you might use more general terms like 動物 (どうぶつ - animal) or 家畜 (かちく - livestock) when referring to a goat.

There is no direct antonym for 山羊.

この山羊は、とても優しい性格をしています。 ・Translation: This goat has a very gentle personality. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the goat's character.

山羊は草を食べるのが大好きです。 ・Translation: Goats love to eat grass. ・Explanation: This sentence explains a characteristic of goats, namely their diet.

The word 山羊 is composed of two kanji: 山 (やま - mountain) and 羊 (ひつじ - sheep, or sometimes "animal"). The combination likely reflects the association of goats with mountainous areas, as they are often found in such terrains. The 羊 element gives it a link with sheep.