Japanese Kanji

ho

spread · publicize · announce

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONho
  • ONfu
  • KUNあまね.しamane

Meaning

Spread, publicize, announce.

佈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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