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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and blessing. Blessed grain.
Symbolism
Ear of rice, tip, harvest. Represents ear.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing on the earth
Component Breakdown
穂=
禾恵
grain + 恵
Words & Expressions
Words written with 穂
稲穂いなほear of rice
Related Figures & Stories
穂井田元清
Name contains 穂
Mōri Motokiyo , also known as Hoida Motokiyo was the fourth son to the reputed Mōri Motonari throughout the latter Sengoku Period of Feudal Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 穂 mean in Japanese?
穂 means ear, ear (grain), head, crest (wave).
How do you read 穂?
On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: ほ (ho).
How many strokes does 穂 have?
穂 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 穂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
穂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ear, ear (grain), head, crest (wave). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.