蜂 — 13 strokes ／ Radical「虫」
道2High school graduate / general ／ 13 strokes ／ Radical「虫」
- On
- ホウ
- Kun
- はち
- Meaning
- bee; wasp
Origin
Insect plus a sharp point: the insect that carries a sting — a bee.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| ホウ | 蜂起 |
|---|---|
| はち | 蜜蜂 |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 蜜蜂みつばち
honeybee
- 蜂起ほうき
uprising; revolt
Example
軒下に蜂の巣ができていた。
A bees’ nest had formed under the eaves.
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