JLPT N1

ear of grain; head of plant

Item 339 of 642 | 15 strokes | Radical: 禾 (grain)

Readings

On'yomiスイ
Kun'yomi

Mnemonic

The GRAIN's crowning glory — the golden EAR swaying in wind.

Example Words

穂 (ほ) ear of grain
稲穂 (いなほ) ear of rice
穂先 (ほさき) tip