Hornet in Japanese
"hornet" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
蜂
hachi
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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bee, wasp, hornet
Reading: hou
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of insect and phonetic. Insect bee.
What it carries
Bee, honey bee, honey. Represents bee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for hornet?
The most common kanji for "hornet" is 蜂, read as hou. It means bee, wasp, hornet. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 蜂 have?
蜂 has 13 strokes.