News in Japanese
"news" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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report, news, reward, retribution
Reading: hou
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of fortune and phonetic. Rewarding fortune.
What it carries
Report, news, reward. Represents reporting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for news?
The most common kanji for "news" is 報, read as hou. It means report, news, reward. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 報 have?
報 has 12 strokes.