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On'yomi
ホウ
HOU

stipend · salary

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1834
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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person + 奉

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and serve. Person's salary.

Symbolism

Salary, pay, stipend. Represents salary.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

年功加俸

ねんこうかほう

long service allowance; longevity pay; long service allowance