Translation guide
Cattle raised specifically for milk production. In Japanese, the most common term is 乳牛, but related terms exist for the industry and specific roles.
Referring to cows kept for milk production in general.
The standard term for dairy cattle. Used in farming, agriculture, and everyday contexts.
This farm raises 100 head of dairy cattle.
Literally 'milk-use cattle'. More technical, often used in agricultural statistics or formal contexts.
The number of dairy cattle raised is decreasing year by year.
Referring to a single cow used for milk production.
Referring to breeds of cattle specifically developed for milk production, such as Holstein.
Referring to the industry or practice of raising dairy cattle.
乳牛 (にゅうぎゅう) refers to dairy cattle, while 肉牛 (にくぎゅう) refers to beef cattle. 牛 (うし) alone can mean either, but context usually clarifies.
Cattle are counted using 頭 (とう), as in 一頭 (いっとう) for one head. This counter is used for large animals.
We give special feed to the milking cows.
Dairy cattle breeds include Holstein and Jersey.
彼は酪農家として30年の経験があります。
He has 30 years of experience as a dairy farmer.