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Kanji dictionary: 穴 (hole)
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穴
Hole
This kanji has
5
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 6
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
Share this kanji:
Meaning:
hole, aperture, slit, cave, den
On reading:
ケツ
ketsu
Kun reading:
あな
ana
Use examples
墓穴を掘る
ぼけつをほる
ruin oneself
穴場
あなば
a good place known to few people
落とし穴を掘る
おとしあなをほる
dig a pitfall (pit)
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