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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
observance · offer · present · dedicate
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of holding abundance with hands. Offering.
Symbolism
Service, dedication, offer. Represents offering.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Words & Expressions
Words written with 奉
Four-Character Compounds
丁稚奉公
でっちぼうこう
apprenticeship
滅私奉公
めっしほうこう
selfless devotion
大政奉還
たいせいほうかん
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
奉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means observance, offer, present, dedicate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.