“Serve” or “Work under” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “奉”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “奉” means “Offer”, “Reverential” or “Show respect” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “奉”
Jouyou Kanji “奉” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 8 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ほう(hou) |
| ぶ(bu) | |
| Kun-Yomi | たてまつ(る)(tatematsu(ru)) |
| まつ(る)(matsu(ru)) | |
| うけたまわ(る)(uketamawa(ru)) | |
| Meanings | Offer, Present |
| Show respect | |
| Receive (an order), Please tell me (your ~) | |
| Serve, Work under, Endeavor | |
| (A word that pays homage to the actions of superiors) |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “奉”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 奉行(ぶぎょう-bu gyo u) | Magistrate, Shogunate administrator |
| 奉安(ほうあん-ho u a n) | Enshrinement |
| 奉加帳(ほうかちょう-ho u ka cho u) | (Shrine or temple) donation register, Subscription book, Subscription list |
| 奉還(ほうかん-ho u ka n) | Restoration to the Emperor |
| 奉迎(ほうげい-ho u ge i) | Welcome, To welcome someone of high status |
| 奉公(ほうこう-ho u ko u) | ① Live-in domestic service, Live-in apprenticeship, ② Public duty, Public service |
| 奉仕(ほうし-ho u shi) | Service, Ministry, Attendance, Providing a service for free |
| 奉伺(ほうし-ho u shi) | Inquiring about (one’s health) |
| 奉祝(ほうしゅく-ho u shu ku) | Celebration, To celebrate with respect |
| 奉順(ほうじゅん-ho u ju n) | Obedience, To follow the order (command) |
| 奉書(ほうしょ-ho u sho) | ① Emperor’s message, Shogun’s message, ② Thick Japanese paper (of the best quality for ceremonial use) |
| 奉職(ほうしょく-ho u sho ku) | Being in the public service of, Serving at, Holding office |
| 奉遷(ほうせん-ho u se n) | Transferring an object of worship |
| 奉送(ほうそう-ho u so u) | Seeing an emperor off, Farewell to the Emperor |
| 奉体(ほうたい-ho u ta i) | Carrying out the will of one’s lord, Keeping in mind the will of one’s lord |
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