砲 kanji: meaning “cannon”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N110 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- cannon
- On'yomi
- ホウ
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 砲
A cannon is a strong tube that wraps (包) around a stone (石) ball, ready to send it flying.
How to write 砲: stroke order
砲 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 砲
- 砲弾ほうだんshell
- 砲火ほうかgunfire
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