Japanese symbol for “lamb”
子羊
こひつじ
Romaji: kohitsuji
lamb
In Japanese, lamb is 子羊, read こひつじ (kohitsuji).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n lamb
Written forms: 子羊、仔羊、小羊、羔. Readings: こひつじ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “lamb”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ラム | ラム ramu | lamb |
| 羊肉 | ようにく youniku | mutton; lamb (meat) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 子供 | こども kodomo | child; children |
| 女子 | じょし joshi | woman; girl |
| 女の子 | おんなのこ onnanoko | girl; daughter; baby girl |
| 男子 | だんし danshi | boy |
| 息子 | むすこ musuko | son |
| 様子 | ようす yousu | state (of affairs); situation; circumstances |
| 羊毛 | ようもう youmou | wool |
| 羊水 | ようすい yousui | amniotic fluid |
See also: Chinese symbol for “lamb”.
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