N2
掘 meaning and readings
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Kanji
掘
N2
- Meaning
- dig, dig out
- Onyomi
- クツ
- Kunyomi
- ほ(る)
- Formula
- 掘 = 扌 + 屈。
Story
掘 shows 扌 and 屈 together, and means 'dig, dig out'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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