Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ほう) in Japanese

Kana Reading
ほう, ぼう
Romaji
hō, bō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    peng (in Chinese mythology, giant bird said to transform from a fish)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

19 strokes

phoenix

On'Yomi: ホウ

Kun'Yomi: おおとり

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