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萌
On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
も.える・きざ.す・めばえ・きざ.し
moeru / kizasu / mebae / kizashi
show symptoms of · sprout · bud · malt
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and bright. Bright grass.
Symbolism
Bud, sprout, germination. Represents sprouting.
Component Breakdown
萌=
艹明
grass + 明
Words & Expressions
Words written with 萌
萌芽ほうがearly sign
萌えるもえるhave a crush
Other kanji with the same meaning
“sprout”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 萌 mean in Japanese?
萌 means show symptoms of, sprout, bud, malt.
How do you read 萌?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: も.える、きざ.す、めばえ、きざ.し (moeru, kizasu, mebae, kizashi).
How many strokes does 萌 have?
萌 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 萌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
萌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means show symptoms of, sprout, bud, malt. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.