This is the 5826th most frequent Japanese word.
ひつじ
Sheep.
In this sentence, 'ひつじ' refers to sheep, used to indicate a group present on the ranch.
牧場にはたくさんのひつじがいました。
There were many sheep at the ranch.
Here, 'ひつじ' exemplifies sheep as a metaphor for calmness or docility.
彼は羊のようにおとなしい性格です。
He has a calm personality like a sheep.
In this sentence, 'ひつじ' is associated with the Year of the Sheep in the Chinese zodiac, highlighting cultural significance.