Radical What does the radical 羊 mean? The radical 羊 means sheep; it has 6 strokes. Quick factsMeaningsheepStrokes6Kanji using it27 羊6 strokes27 kanjisheepStroke order · 6 strokesWatch it written123456Kanji using this radical業occupation洋ocean着wear (clothes)差difference様form美beauty議deliberation遅slow達attainment群herd僕servant儀ceremony善goodness嵯rugged撲striking犠sacrifice瑳polishing jade to a shine祥auspicious sign窯kiln義righteousness翔soaring詳detailed養raising鮮fresh羞shame羨envy膳meal tray