Word details
牽牛
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 牽牛
Dictionary
Entry
1
Abbreviation; Astronomy
Altair (star in the constellation Aquila); Alpha Aquilae
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
牽
11 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
pull
tug
drag
lead by hand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.く
牛
4 strokes
Frequency: 1202
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
cow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うじ
ご
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