cowboy in Japanese
cowboy in Japanese is 牧人, 牧夫, カウボーイ — cowboy means a person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
cowboy in Japanese
牧人
Pronounced: bokujin
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
牧夫
Pronounced: bokufu
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
カウボーイ
Pronounced: kaubōi
A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
What does "cowboy" mean?
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noun A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
"The cowboy rounded up the strays before nightfall."
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noun Informal: someone who acts recklessly or without proper care, especially in business or trade work.
"Don't hire that builder — he's a real cowboy who cuts corners."
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verb To work herding cattle.
"He spent his twenties cowboying on ranches in Wyoming."
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cowboy in a sentence
- The cowboy rounded up the strays before nightfall.
- Don't hire that builder — he's a real cowboy who cuts corners.
- He spent his twenties cowboying on ranches in Wyoming.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cowboy" in Japanese?
"cowboy" in Japanese is 牧人, 牧夫, カウボーイ. cowboy means: A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
How do you pronounce 牧人?
"cowboy" in Japanese is 牧人, pronounced "bokujin".
How do you use "cowboy" in a sentence?
Example: "The cowboy rounded up the strays before nightfall." In Japanese, "cowboy" is 牧人, 牧夫, カウボーイ.
Are there other ways to say "cowboy" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "cowboy": 牧人, 牧夫, カウボーイ.
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