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羊
羊 (readings: よう, ひつじ; Japanese kanji) means “sheep”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 子羊 (lamb).
What does 羊 mean?
| Kanji | 羊 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sheep |
| Readings | よう, ひつじ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 羊
羊 is read よう or ひつじ depending on the word.
Example words with 羊
| Example | 子羊 (lamb) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14