ぼたん
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ぼたん
1
Word usually written using kana alone
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan
2
ぼたん only
wild boar (meat)
Kanji in this Word
牡
7 strokes
Frequency: 2155
Grade 9
Meanings
male
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボ
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おす
お-
おん-
丹
4 strokes
Frequency: 1402
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
rust-colored
red
red lead
pills
sincerity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
た
たみ
まこと
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