Bee in Japanese

"bee" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

蜂

hachi

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

蜂

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bee, wasp, hornet

Reading: hou

13 strokes

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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 bee?

The most common kanji for "bee" is 蜂, read as hou. It means bee, wasp, hornet. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 蜂 have?

蜂 has 13 strokes.