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What is the Kanji for 'Dedicate' and 'Observance'? | 奉

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Dedicate' and 'Observance', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Dedicate' and 'Observance' is 奉.

    kanji

    奉

    Meaning

    Dedicate, Observance

    Reading

    kunyomiまつ

    matsu

    たてまつ

    tatematsu

    ほう

    hou

    onyomiほう

    hou

    ぶ

    bu

    Example Word

    奉行: magistrate. The Japanese noun '奉行 (ぶぎょう)' refers to a magistrate or a high-ranking official in feudal Japan, typically responsible for administrative or judicial duties. This term is historically significant and often associated with the Edo period, where such officials played crucial roles in governance. For example: The magistrate issued a new decree「奉行が新しい法令を出した」(ぶぎょうがあたらしいほうれいをだした). The magistrate's decision was final「奉行の決定は最終的だった」(ぶぎょうのけっていはさいしゅうてきだった). It's important to note that this term is largely historical and may not be commonly used in modern contexts, except when referring to historical settings or figures.

    Radical

    大

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    813

    Handwriting

奉 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    棒

    Meaning

    Pole, Bar

    kanji

    俸

    Meaning

    Salary

Words Using 奉

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    奉行

    Meaning

    Magistrate

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What does 奉 mean?

奉 means 'Dedicate' and 'Observance'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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