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On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
くに
kuni

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Strokes7
Frequency#654
Radicalcity(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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丰 + hill

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of abundance and village. Abundant village.

Symbolism

Countryman, federation, nation. Represents country.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Thinking of one's country

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 邦 mean in Japanese?

邦 means home country, country, Japan.

How do you read 邦?

On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: くに (kuni).

How many strokes does 邦 have?

邦 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).

Is 邦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 邦 (home country, country, Japan) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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