穂: the kanji for ear (of grain)
穂 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means ear (of grain). Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
穂 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
穂 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
スイ (sui)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 出穂しゅっすい · shussui | heading (of grain) |
ほ (ho)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 穂ほ · ho | ear (of grain) … |
| 稲穂いなほ · inaho | ear of rice |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 秋になると稲穂が金色になる。Aki ni naru to inaho ga kin'iro ni naru.In autumn the rice ears turn golden.
- 麦の穂が風に揺れている。Mugi no ho ga kaze ni yurete iru.The ears of wheat are swaying in the wind.
- 八月に稲の出穂が始まった。Hachigatsu ni ine no shussui ga hajimatta.The rice began heading in August.
- 実った稲穂が重そうに垂れている。Minotta inaho ga omosō ni tarete iru.The ripe ears of rice hang heavily.
- すすきの穂が白くなった。Susuki no ho ga shiroku natta.The pampas grass plumes turned white.
Questions about 穂
How many strokes does 穂 have?
穂 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 穂?
The on readings are sui (スイ). The kun readings are ho (ほ).
What JLPT level is 穂?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 穂
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.