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簿

On'yomi
ボ
BO

register · record book

Details

Strokes19
Frequency#1358
Radical竹bamboo(6)

Description

Ledger - a record kept on bamboo. The register, the account book, the official list.

Stroke Order

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Strokes19

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of bamboo and phonetic. Bamboo register.

Symbolism

Register, ledger, record. Represents register.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Unraveling a book

Component Breakdown

簿=
竹溥

bamboo + 溥

Words & Expressions

Words written with 簿

帳簿ちょうぼregister
簿記ぼきbookkeeping
名簿めいぼlist of names
家計簿かけいぼhousehold account book

Anime & Manga

ロード・エルメロイⅡ世の事件簿 {魔眼蒐集列車} Grace note

Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note

Anime

A well-known work with 簿 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 簿 mean in Japanese?

簿 means register, record book. Ledger - a record kept on bamboo. The register, the account book, the official list.

How do you read 簿?

On'yomi: ボ (BO).

How many strokes does 簿 have?

簿 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).

Is 簿 a good kanji for a tattoo?

簿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means register, record book. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.