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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cow and strike. Herding cow.
Symbolism
Ranch, nomadic, grazing. Represents herding.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
cow + strike
Words & Expressions
Words written with 牧
Anime & Manga
白聖女と黒牧師
Saint Cecilia & Pastor Lawrence
A well-known work with 牧 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
李牧
Name contains 牧
Li Mu , personal name Zuo , courtesy name Mu , was a Chinese military general of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period.
Wikipedia牧野伸顕
Name contains 牧
Count Makino Nobuaki, also Makino Shinken , was a Japanese politician and imperial court official.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“pasture”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 牧 mean in Japanese?
牧 means breed, care for, shepherd, feed, pasture.
How do you read 牧?
On'yomi: ボク (BOKU). Kun'yomi: まき (maki).
How many strokes does 牧 have?
牧 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 牛 (cow).
Is 牧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
牧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means breed, care for, shepherd, feed, pasture. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.