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俸
On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
stipend · salary
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and serve. Person's salary.
Symbolism
Salary, pay, stipend. Represents salary.
Component Breakdown
俸=
亻奉
person + 奉
Words & Expressions
Words written with 俸
減俸げんぽうsalary cut
年俸ねんぽうannual salary
Four-Character Compounds
年功加俸
ねんこうかほう
long service allowance; longevity pay
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 俸 mean in Japanese?
俸 means stipend, salary.
How do you read 俸?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU).
How many strokes does 俸 have?
俸 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 俸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
俸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stipend, salary. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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