子馬(こうま) こうま noun foal; pony; young horse animal-mammal 1. foal; pony; young horse A young horse, typically one that has not yet reached maturity. Can refer to both colts (male) and fillies (female). 子馬(こうま)が生(う)まれた。🔊 A foal was born. 子馬(こうま)が母馬(ははうま)のそばを走(はし)っている。🔊 The foal is running alongside its mother. 牧場(ぼくじょう)で子馬(こうま)に触(さわ)ることができて、子(こ)どもたちは大喜(おおよろこ)びだった。🔊 The children were thrilled to be able to touch the foals at the ranch. Compound of 子(こ) (young, small) + 馬(うま) (horse). Follows the common pattern of 子(こ) + animal to indicate a young animal.Related words子犬(こいぬ) — puppy子猫(こねこ) — kitten子牛(こうし) — calf親馬(おやうま) — parent horse母馬(ははうま) — mare (mother horse)Cultural noteHorses have a long history in Japan, particularly in 北海道(ほっかいどう) where horse breeding is still a major industry. The 日高(ひだか) region is famous for thoroughbred breeding. Related Words Related: 子犬(こいぬ) (puppy) Related: 子牛(こうし) (calf) general Added 2026.3.25 13:45 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01 19000/19287_kouma