Quick answer
馬 is the kanji for "Mare / Horse / Steed". A common reading is うま (uma). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Mare / Horse / Steed
Also : Mare · Horse · Steed
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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