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邦

On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
くに
kuni

home country · country · Japan

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#654
Radical邑city(7)

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Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of abundance and village. Abundant village.

Symbolism

Countryman, federation, nation. Represents country.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Thinking of one's country

Component Breakdown

邦=
丰阝

丰 + hill

Words & Expressions

Words written with 邦

連邦れんぽうconfederation
邦画ほうがjapanese film
邦楽ほうがくjapanese music
東邦とうほうoriental country
邦人ほうじんfellow countryman

Related Figures & Stories

橋本雅邦

Hashimoto Gahō1835–1908

Name contains 邦

Hashimoto Gahō ɡaꜜ.hoː], August 21, 1835 – January 13, 1908) was a Japanese painter, one of the last to paint in the style of the Kanō school.

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伏見宮邦家親王

Prince Fushimi Kuniie1802–1872

Name contains 邦

Kuniie, Prince Fushimi was Japanese royalty.

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北条氏邦

Hōjō Ujikuni1548–1597

Name contains 邦

Hōjō Ujikuni was a samurai of the Sengoku period, and the third son of Hōjō Ujiyasu.

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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?

邦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means home country, country, Japan. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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