掘 — dig
掘 means “dig”. It is a JLPT N2 kanji written with 11 strokes. On'yomi: クツ (kutsu). Kun'yomi: ほ(る) (horu). You'll see it in words such as 掘る (horu, “to dig; to excavate”).
掘
- Meaning
- dig
- On'yomi
- クツ (kutsu)
- Kun'yomi
- ほ(る) (horu)
- Strokes
- 11
- Level
- JLPT N2 · set Hands at work 3
How to remember 掘
Sounds like 屈: both read クツ.
Parts: 扌 hand · 屈 stoop
Words with 掘
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 掘る | ほる horu kun | to dig; to excavate |
Don't confuse it with
More in the “Hands at work 3” set
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