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sheep

sheep
羊

Sheep eat all weeds they can find on the soil.

From Lesson 68:Kanji 8·Japanese

Note

Sheep eat all weeds they can find on the soil.

Breakdown of sheep

soil; earth
土

Ten crops, one soil.

weeds
䒑 component

This kanji just looks like weeds sprouting from the ground.

Usages of sheep

slow; late
遅

A sheep always walks slowly, especially when it's carrying a flag. Therefore, it's always late.

羊
sheep
business
業

A business fires one sheep with animal legs.

羊ひつじhituzi
sheep
山や羊ぎyagi
goat
beauty
美

A big sheep teaches you the true meaning of beauty.

wear
着
distinction
差

The sheep takes a bend at work, making a clear distinction.

more
達

You walk on the soil, see a sheep, and know there must be more.

Western
洋

Western sheep drink a lot of water.

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