goat
Refers to the animal goat. Commonly written in katakana as ヤギ.
Goats are eating grass at the farm.
We keep a goat in our yard.
Goat cheese has a distinctive flavor.
ヤギが草を食べている。
The goat is eating grass.
Katakana spelling is the most common written form for this animal name.
Kanji spelling is understood but less common; the reading やぎ is a jukujikun.
Hiragana spelling is also common, especially in children's materials or casual writing.
Rarely used kanji form; not recommended for learners.
The word やぎ is of native Japanese origin. The kanji 山羊 literally mean 'mountain sheep', reflecting the animal's habitat and resemblance to sheep.