1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
brindled ox;spotted cow
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
cattle (Bos taurus);cow;bull;ox;calf
父は牧場を持っていて牛や馬を飼育している。
My father has a ranch and breeds cattle and horses.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
food, cooking
beef
usu. ぎゅう
日本の牛は広範囲に霜降りがある。
In Japan beef has a high degree of marbled fat.
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
astronomy
only applies to
ぎゅう
Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
pimp;brothel tout
Other forms
牛 【ぎゅう】 (ateji (phonetic) reading) (rarely used kanji form)