Translation of Japanese word "牛乳" to English
牛乳
ぎゅうにゅう
[gyuunyuu]
IPA: /gyuunyuu/
Meaning
NounA white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young. From certain animals, especially cows, it is also called dairy milk and is a common food for humans as a beverage or used to produce various dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.
How to use
牛乳 (gyuunyuu) — 'milk (cow's milk)'. 牛乳瓶 — milk bottle. Alternative: ミルク (miruku). Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
milk
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 牛乳
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ぎゅうにゅう
Romaji Transcription: gyuunyuu
Example Sentences
牛乳を飲んで体を強くする
Drink milk to make your body strong
牛乳はお母さんから得られるもの
Milk is something that mothers give us
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Common phrases
- とても牛乳 (totemo gyuunyuu)— very milk
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Frequency rank: #744 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "牛乳" mean?▼
The Japanese word "牛乳" means "milk" in English.
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The word "牛乳" is read as "ぎゅうにゅう" (gyuunyuu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "牛乳を飲んで体を強くする".
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