Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ほぞ) in Japanese

Kana Reading
ほぞ
Romaji
hozo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    tenon; cog; dovetail; pivot


Kanji in this word

8 strokes

the handle of tools, tenon, cog

On'Yomi: ゼイ, ネイ, ドン, ノン

Kun'Yomi: せん, ほぞ

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