奉
observance · offer · present · dedicate
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of holding abundance with hands. Offering.
Symbolism
Service, dedication, offer. Represents offering.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
丁稚奉公
でっちぼうこう
apprenticeship; apprenticeship
滅私奉公
めっしほうこう
selfless devotion; selfless devotion
大政奉還
たいせいほうかん
restoration of imperial rule; restoration of imperial rule
版籍奉還
はんせきほうかん
return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor; return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 奉 mean in Japanese?
奉 means observance, offer, present, dedicate.
How do you read 奉?
On'yomi: ホウ、ブ (HOU, BU). Kun'yomi: たてまつ.る、まつ.る、ほう.ずる (tatematsuru, matsuru, houzuru).
How many strokes does 奉 have?
奉 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 奉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 奉 (observance, offer, present, dedicate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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