Kanji What does the kanji 蜂 mean? 蜂 means bee, wasp. On'yomi ホウ. Kun'yomi はち. Quick factsOn'yomiホウKun'yomiはちStrokes13Main radical虫 蜂On'yomi ホウKun'yomi はち13 strokesbee, waspMain radical虫insect 6 strokesBuilt from丨vertical stroke 1 strokes一one 1 strokes虫insect 6 strokes夂step from behind 3 strokesStroke order · 13 strokesWatch it written12345678910111213Common words蜂蜜はちみつhoney