Quick answer
馬 is the kanji for "Horse". A common reading is うま (uma). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Horse
Also : Mare · Steed
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 馬 represents 'HORSE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of horse.
On-reading: ば — remember this sound by associating it with horse. Kun-reading: うま.
Example Sentences
牧場で馬に乗りました。
ぼくじょうでうまにのりました。
I rode a horse at the ranch.
競馬場で初めて馬が走るのを見て興奮しました。
けいばじょうではじめてうまがはしるのをみてこうふんしました。
I was thrilled to see horses running at the racetrack for the first time.
Vocabulary using 馬
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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