ほう

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See also: ぼう

Japanese

Etymology 1

For pronunciation and definitions of ほう – see the following entries.
2
direction, way, side
more so (preceded by ~の, often followed by ~が)
4
principle
law
code of law
method
etiquette
(Buddhism) dharma
(grammar) mood
(mathematics) divisor
S
gun, firearm
(by extension) Alternative spelling of 大砲 (cannon, artillery)
gun
cannon, artillery
ordnance
H
(botany) bract
5
news, information
(This term, ほう (), is the hiragana spelling of the above terms.)
For a list of all kanji read as ほう, see Category:Japanese kanji read as ほう.)

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Etymology 2

Interjection

ほう (

  1. Expressing one's exclamation.
    ほう!それは(おどろ)きだ。
    ! Sore wa odoroki da.
    Whoa! That's a surprise.
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