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On'yomi
ホウ
HOU

cannon · gun

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1268
Radicalstone(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

stone + 包

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of stone and wrap. Cannon wrapping stone.

Symbolism

Cannon, bombardment, fire. Represents cannon.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

十字砲火

じゅうじほうか

cross fire; cross fire

砲煙弾雨

ほうえんだんう

the smoke of guns and a rain of bullets or shells; the smoke of guns and a rain of bullets or shells

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 砲 mean in Japanese?

砲 means cannon, gun.

How do you read 砲?

On'yomi: ホウ (HOU).

How many strokes does 砲 have?

砲 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).

Is 砲 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 砲 (cannon, gun) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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