報
report · news · reward · retribution
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fortune and phonetic. Rewarding fortune.
Symbolism
Report, news, reward. Represents reporting.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一死報国
いっしほうこく
dying for one's country; dying for one's country
七生報国
しちしょうほうこく
unfailing devotion to one's country; serving one's country for seven lives; unfailing devotion to one's country
因果応報
いんがおうほう
retribution; retributive justice; karma; retribution
尽忠報国
じんちゅうほうこく
loyalty and patriotism; loyalty and patriotism
杓子果報
しゃくしかほう
coming by ample servings of delicious food; being blessed with good fortune; coming by ample servings of delicious food
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 報 mean in Japanese?
報 means report, news, reward, retribution.
How do you read 報?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: むく.いる (mukuiru).
How many strokes does 報 have?
報 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 報 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 報 (report, news, reward, retribution) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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