Kanji

What does the kanji 補 mean?

補 means supplementing, making up for; auxiliary. On'yomi ホ. Kun'yomi おぎな.う.

Quick facts
On'yomi	ホ
Kun'yomi	おぎな.う
Strokes	12
Main radical	衣
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N2

補On'yomi ホKun'yomi おぎな.う

N2 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

supplementing, making up for; auxiliary

Memory hook

Using the garment (衤) and cloth (甫) to patch what is missing — SUPPLEMENT, MAKE UP.

Main radical

衣clothing 6 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

候補こうほcandidate
補うおぎなうto supplement, to make up for
補償ほしょうcompensation

More words with this kanji

補充ほじゅうreplenishment, supplementation
補助ほじょassistance, subsidy
補強ほきょうreinforcement, strengthening
補給ほきゅうsupply, resupply
補足ほそくsupplement, additional note

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