ear (of grain), seed head

About this kanji

The kanji 穂 (ほ) primarily means "ear" or "seed head" of grain, referring to the part of plants that produces seeds. It is often used as a noun. For example, in the compound 穂先 (ほさき), which means "ear tip," you can see how it describes the part of the grain that stands out. Another example is 穂梅 (ほうめ), meaning "ear of rice," highlighting its role in agriculture. Additionally, the name 穂高 (ほだか) refers to a specific place in Japan. When using this kanji, remember that it often relates to agricultural contexts and the growth of plants.

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Example sentences

• 稲の穂が美しく揺れている。

  The ears of rice are swaying beautifully.

Meanings across languages

English

ear (of grain), seed head

Tiếng Việt

bông lúa, hạt giống

日本語

穂, 穂先

한국어

곡식 이삭, 씨 귀

中文

谷穗, 种子头

id

telinga biji, kepala biji

th

รวงข้าว, หัวเมล็ด

es

espiga, cabeza de semilla

fr

épi, tête de grain

de

Kornähre, Samenkopf

pt

espiga, cabeça do grão

Common compounds

• 穂高ほだかHodaka (a name)
• 穂先ほさきear tip, grain tip
• 穂梅ほうめear of rice, rice spikelet