Kanji
What does the kanji 掘 mean?
掘 means digging, excavating. On'yomi クツ. Kun'yomi ほ.る.
Quick facts| On'yomi | クツ |
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| Kun'yomi | ほ.る |
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| Strokes | 11 |
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| Main radical | 手 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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掘On'yomi クツKun'yomi ほ.る
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes
digging, excavating
Memory hook
The hand (扌) digging out the hollow (屈) in the ground — DIG, EXCAVATE.
Stroke order · 11 strokes
Common words
- 掘るほるto dig
- 採掘さいくつmining, extraction
More words with this kanji
- 発掘はっくつexcavation; discovery (of talent)
