English–Japanese

“herd” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimure

Example

牧場で牛の群れが草を食べています。boku jō de ushi no mu re ga kusa o ta be te i ma su

A herd of cattle is grazing on the farm.

Illustration for 群れ (herd)

How to say “herd” in Japanese

“Herd” in Japanese is 群れ (mure).

Describes living beings gathered together and acting as one visible unit.

Full entry for 群れ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 群れ

海岸で魚の群れが同じ方向へ泳いでいます。kai gan de sakana no mu re ga ona ji hō kō e oyo i de i ma su

A school of fish is swimming in the same direction near the shore.

Tips for using 群れ

  • In everyday English, herd can describe people metaphorically, as in "follow the herd," and this use often suggests that they act without independent judgment.

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