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胞
On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
placenta · sac · sheath
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and wrap. Flesh wrap.
Symbolism
Cell, sibling, placenta. Represents cell.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
胞=
月包
moon + 包
Words & Expressions
Words written with 胞
胞子ほうしspore
同胞どうほうbrethren
細胞内さいぼうないintracellular
Four-Character Compounds
四海同胞
しかいどうほう
universal brotherhood
Anime & Manga
はたらく細胞
Cells at Work!
A well-known work with 胞 in its Japanese title.
はたらく細胞!!
Cells at Work!!
A well-known work with 胞 in its Japanese title.
はたらく細胞BLACK
Cells at Work! CODE BLACK
A well-known work with 胞 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 胞 mean in Japanese?
胞 means placenta, sac, sheath.
How do you read 胞?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU).
How many strokes does 胞 have?
胞 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 胞 a good kanji for a tattoo?
胞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means placenta, sac, sheath. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.