Japanese symbol for “veal”
仔牛肉
こうしにく
Romaji: koushiniku
veal
In Japanese, veal is 仔牛肉, read こうしにく (koushiniku).
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 veal (food)
Written forms: 仔牛肉、子牛肉. Readings: こうしにく.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 仔魚 | しぎょ shigyo | larva of fish; larval fish |
| 仔虫 | しちゅう shichuu | larva |
| 牛乳 | ぎゅうにゅう gyuunyuu | (cow's) milk |
| 牛肉 | ぎゅうにく gyuuniku | beef |
| 和牛 | わぎゅう wagyuu | Wagyu (any of four breeds of Japanese cattle); Wagyu beef |
| 水牛 | すいぎゅう suigyuu | water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis); domestic Asian water buffalo |
| 牛舎 | ぎゅうしゃ gyuusha | cow shed; cattle barn |
| 牛歩 | ぎゅうほ gyuuho | snail's pace; slow progress |
| 筋肉 | きんにく kinniku | muscle |
See also: Chinese symbol for “veal”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- Selecting a Bokken for Outdoor Training
- Are Unvarnished Bokken Better for Grip Than Lacquered Ones
- Best Wooden Butterfly Knives for Wing Chun Form Practice
- Choosing a Bokken Set for Training Quality and Durability
- Best Lightweight Bokken for Older Students and Senior Aikido
- Choosing a Bokken for Koryu Practice by School Requirements
- Choosing a Bokken Tsuba and Stopper Set for Training
- Cotton vs Polyester Hakama Which Is Easier to Maintain
- Choosing Your First Bokken for Serious Samurai Training
- Are Engraved Bokken Good Gifts and Can You Train With Them