馬
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Base noun form. Refers to the animal horse. Can be used alone or with counters like 『一頭』 (ittou, 'one head') for counting horses.
Theme
User and their friend Yumi are at a park discussing weekend plans and animals.
馬
うま
horse
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a majestic horse galloping across a field. The word 『馬』 (uma, 'horse') sounds like 'oo-ma' — think of a horse saying 'Ooh, ma!' as it runs.
Cultural Note
Horses have a long history in Japan, used in agriculture, transportation, and samurai warfare. They are also featured in festivals like 『流鏑馬』 (yabusame, 'horseback archery').
Forms
Base: 馬Base noun form. Refers to the animal horse. Can be used alone or with counters like 『一頭』 (ittou, 'one head') for counting horses.