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On'yomi
ホウ・フウ
HOU / FUU

male mythical bird

nature

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#2163
Radicalbird(11)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of ordinary and bird. Ordinary bird.

Symbolism

Phoenix, immortal bird, auspicious bird. Represents phoenix.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Birds flying

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

臥竜鳳雛

がりょうほうすう

gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel; gifted young person who shows much promise

伏竜鳳雛

ふくりょうほうすう

gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel; gifted young person who shows much promise