Breed in Japanese
"breed" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
種
tane
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "breed". The most common choice is shown first.
牧View details →
Top pick
breed, care for, shepherd, feed, pasture
Reading: boku
8 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of cow and strike. Herding cow.
What it carries
Ranch, nomadic, grazing. Represents herding.
Related kanji for "breed"
沸Details →湧Details →
breed
futsu
Composed of water and not. Water boiling.
breed
yuu
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'courage/vigor' (勇), depicting water surging forth powerfully from the earth. Describes the emergence of springs and hot springs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for breed?
The most common kanji for "breed" is 牧, read as boku. It means breed, care for, shepherd. Related kanji: 沸 (breed), 湧 (breed).
How many strokes does 牧 have?
牧 has 8 strokes.