牛乳
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Compound noun: 『牛』 (gyū, 'cow') + 『乳』 (nyū, 'milk'). Refers specifically to cow's milk. Example: 『牛乳を飲みます』 (gyūnyū o nomimasu, 'I drink milk').
Theme
At a supermarket, User and their roommate Mika are shopping for groceries and discussing what to buy for breakfast.
牛乳
ぎゅうにゅう
milk
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of a cow (牛, ushi) giving milk. 'Milk' from a cow is 牛乳 (gyūnyū, 'milk') — 'gyu-nyu' sounds like 'cow milk' where 'nyu' is milk.
Cultural Note
Milk is a common beverage in Japan, often served cold or used in cooking. It's also a key ingredient in desserts like 『プリン』 (pudding) or 『カレー』 (curry). Many Japanese people drink milk with breakfast.
Forms
Base: 牛乳Compound noun: 『牛』 (gyū, 'cow') + 『乳』 (nyū, 'milk'). Refers specifically to cow's milk. Example: 『牛乳を飲みます』 (gyūnyū o nomimasu, 'I drink milk').