426.羊


1. Meaning and Reading

  • sheep
  • Onyomi : よう
  • Kunyomi : ひつじ

2. Kanji Explanation

A character modeled after the face of a horned sheep — symbolizing 'sheep'.

羊 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

ひつじ
sheep

There are sheep on the farm.

羊毛 ようもう
wool

Clothes are made from wool.