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砲
On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
cannon · gun
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and wrap. Cannon wrapping stone.
Symbolism
Cannon, bombardment, fire. Represents cannon.
Component Breakdown
砲=
石包
stone + 包
Words & Expressions
Words written with 砲
砲兵ほうへいgunner
砲火ほうかgunfire
砲撃ほうげきshelling
空砲くうほうempty gun
砲弾ほうだんcannonball
Four-Character Compounds
十字砲火
じゅうじほうか
cross fire
砲煙弾雨
ほうえんだんう
the smoke of guns and a rain of bullets or shells
Anime & Manga
とある科学の超電磁砲
A Certain Scientific Railgun
A well-known work with 砲 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
砲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cannon, gun. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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