Translation guide
The English word "calf" has two main meanings: the young of cattle, and the back part of the lower leg. These are completely different words in Japanese.
Referring to a baby cow or young bovine.
The standard word for a calf (young cow).
牧場で子牛が生まれた。
A calf was born on the farm.
Alternate kanji for 子牛, often used in technical or agricultural contexts.
Referring to the muscular part at the back of the leg below the knee.
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The most common word for the calf of the leg. Often written in hiragana.
ランニングの後、ふくらはぎが痛い。
My calves hurt after running.
Kanji form of ふくらはぎ, rarely used in everyday writing.
脹脛の筋肉を鍛える。
Train the calf muscles.