羊
KanjiJLPT N1
Sheep
Mnemonic
Pictograph of a sheep.
Details
The keyword for 羊 is sheep. This kanji is a pictograph that originated from the image of a sheep's head viewed from the front, with its horns curving outward at the top. It directly represents the animal sheep or lamb, and by extension can carry connotations of gentleness and auspiciousness, as sheep were considered symbols of good fortune in ancient Chinese culture.
- On'yomi
- よう
- Kun'yomi
- ひつじ