Word details

はちみつ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word はちみつ.

Dictionary

Entry

ちみつ蜂蜜はち蜜ハチミツはつみつ (蜂蜜)NounUsually kanaFreq #13929
1

honey

Examples
彼は砂糖の代わりにハチミツを使う。
He uses honey instead of sugar.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bee, wasp, hornet

13 strokesFrequency 2,223Grade 8

On

ホウ

Kun

はち

Nanori

honey, nectar, molasses

14 strokesFrequency 2,203Grade 8

On

ミツビツ

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