Vocabulary
What does 穂 (ほ, ho) mean?
穂 (ほ, ho) means ear (of grain); pointed tip.
Quick facts| Reading | ほ |
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| Romaji | ho |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonho
ear (of grain); pointed tip
- 1noun ear (of a cereal plant); head; spike
- 2noun point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; (pointed) head
- 3noun crest (of a wave)
- 4noun scion (in grafting)
Example sentences
風が吹くたびに麦の穂が揺れる。
Every time the wind blows, the wheat ears sway.
秋になると稲の穂が黄金色に輝く。
When autumn comes, the ears of rice shine a golden color.
