羊
Sheep
| on’yomi | kun’yomi | Radicals |
|---|---|---|
| よう | ひつじ | 羊 |
Meaning: Sheep
The sheep radical and sheep are the same in looks as well as and meaning.
You are no sheep – you study your radicals, unlike most Japanese learners. You’ll learn sooo much faster!
Reading: よう
To remember よ or よう, we use the word “Yogurt.” – The sheep are after you. There are too many of them, and they’re chasing you down, stalking you… waiting for you to get tired. You are so hungry, and all you have in your pocket is some sheep’s milk yogurt (よ). You eat it, and recharge.
Imagine the taste of this yogurt. You’re so hungry and it tastes so good!
Vocabulary
Just two words – focus on the meanings and learn the readings if you’re able.
a 羊（ひつじ）＝ Sheep
- Meaning: Same as the kanji
- Reading: The kun’yomi reading – it’s a long one for being inside one kanji. I’d leave this one to the study card decks.
a 羊毛（ようもう）＝ Wool
- Combo: 羊 (sheep) + 毛 (hair/fur)
- Meaning: What is sheep hair? It’s called “wool.”
- Reading: The on’yomi readings of the kanji.
Notes
Baa, Baaaaa.