Word details

穂先

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

Dictionary

Entry

穂先鋒先さきNounFreq #20267
1

穂先 only

tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.)

2

tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ear, ear (grain), head, crest (wave)

15 strokesFrequency 1,656JLPT N1Grade 8

On

スイ

Kun

Nanori

こうのりほい

before, ahead, previous, future, precedence

6 strokesFrequency 173JLPT N4Grade 1

On

セン

Kun

さきま.ず

Nanori

ぽん

dagger, sword's point, festival car, float

15 strokesGrade 9

On

ホウ

Kun

きっさきとかりほこさき

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