Japanese Kanji

hotsu

burst forth · rise · vigorous

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONホツhotsu
  • ONボチbochi
  • KUNおこ.るoko

Meaning

Burst forth, rise, vigorous.

浡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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