Translation guide
The English word "calf" has two main meanings: the young of cattle, and the back part of the lower leg. These are completely different words in Japanese.
Referring to a baby cow or young bovine.
Referring to the muscular part at the back of the leg below the knee.
Learn how to raise calves.
The most common word for the calf of the leg. Often written in hiragana.
My calves hurt after running.
Kanji form of ふくらはぎ, rarely used in everyday writing.
Train the calf muscles.