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On'yomi
ホウ・ブ
HOU / BU
Kun'yomi
たてまつ.る・まつ.る・ほう.ずる
tatematsuru / matsuru / houzuru

observance · offer · present · dedicate

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1624
Radicalbig(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of holding abundance with hands. Offering.

Symbolism

Service, dedication, offer. Represents offering.

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

丁稚奉公

でっちぼうこう

apprenticeship; apprenticeship

滅私奉公

めっしほうこう

selfless devotion; selfless devotion

大政奉還

たいせいほうかん

restoration of imperial rule; restoration of imperial rule

版籍奉還

はんせきほうかん

return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor; return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 奉 mean in Japanese?

奉 means observance, offer, present, dedicate.

How do you read 奉?

On'yomi: ホウ、ブ (HOU, BU). Kun'yomi: たてまつ.る、まつ.る、ほう.ずる (tatematsuru, matsuru, houzuru).

How many strokes does 奉 have?

奉 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).

Is 奉 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 奉 (observance, offer, present, dedicate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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