Kanji

What does the kanji 棒 mean?

棒 means stick, rod, bar. On'yomi ボウ.

Quick facts
On'yomiボウ
Strokes12
Main radical木
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ボウ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

stick, rod, bar

Memory hook

A length of wood (木) held up in both hands (奉) — ROD, STICK, POLE.

Main radical

木tree 4 strokes

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 棒ぼうstick, rod
  • 泥棒どろぼうthief, burglar

More words with this kanji

  • 鉄棒てつぼうiron bar; horizontal bar (gymnastics)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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