馬 Horse

Meaning

Primary

Horse

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

うま

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

Imagine someone riding a horse. Who is that person? It's Uma (うま) Thurman, the famous actress.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 馬が〜

  馬がいる

  there is a horse

  馬が来る

  the horse comes

  馬が走る

  the horse runs

• 馬の〜

  馬の耳

  horse's ears

  馬の首

  horse's neck

  馬の口

  horse's mouth

• 馬を〜

  馬を見る

  to look at a horse

  馬を走らせる

  to gallop a horse

  馬を引く

  to lead a horse

Context Sentences

あの馬に、ニンジンやリンゴをあげてもいいですか？

Can I give that horse carrots and apples?

草地には、白い馬がたくさんいます。

There are many white horses in the meadow.

馬が全力で走るのを見るのは楽しいです。

It's fun to see horses running at full power.

Kanji Composition

1. 馬

   ば Horse