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ear of grain

JLPT N1 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
On'yomi
スイ

穂 means "ear of grain". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read ほ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and スイ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 穂 mean?
穂 means "ear of grain". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 穂 have?
穂 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 穂 read?
It is read ほ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and スイ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 穂?
穂 is a JLPT N1 kanji.