穂先
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 穂先
1
穂先 only
tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.)
2
tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead
Kanji in this Word
穂
15 strokes
Frequency: 1656
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
ear
ear (grain)
head
crest (wave)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
こう
のり
ほい
先
6 strokes
Frequency: 173
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
before
ahead
previous
future
precedence
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さき
ま.ず
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぽん
鋒
15 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
dagger
sword's point
festival car
float
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きっさき
とかり
ほこさき
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