Word details

ほや

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ほや.

Dictionary

Entry

海鞘老海鼠ホヤNounUsually kanaFreq #254448
1

sea squirt; ascidian

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

sea, ocean

9 strokesFrequency 200JLPT N3Grade 2

On

カイ

Kun

うみ

Nanori

あまうなうんひろひろしまちままわたる

sheath, case, margin, difference, shells (of beans)

16 strokesGrade 9

On

ショウソウ

Kun

さや

old man, old age, grow old

6 strokesFrequency 803JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ロウ

Kun

お.いるふ.ける

Nanori

えびおい

rat, mouse, dark gray

13 strokes

On

ショ

Kun

ねずみねず

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