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thing

thing
物

When you see a cow, do not think of it as a thing.

From Lesson 38:Kanji 5·Japanese

Note

When you see a cow, do not think of it as a thing.

Breakdown of thing

cow
牛

With one gun, you can kill ten cows.

do not
勿 component

Do not bend it twice or it'll wrap around itself!

Usages of thing

物ものmono
(concrete) thing
物
thing
動どう物ぶつdoubutu
animal
着き物ものkimono
traditional Japanese dress
建たて物ものtatemono
building
果くだ物ものkudamono
fruit
荷に物もつnimotu
baggage, luggage
荷に物もつnimotu
package

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