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Kanji for Sow
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “sow”: 蒔、播. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
sow
To sow seeds for the future.
13 strokes On reading シ、ジ (shi, ji) Kun reading うえる、まく (ueru, maku) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: sow (seeds)
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ma, maki
sow
To sow seeds and spread them far.
15 strokes On reading ハ、バン、ハン (ha, ban, han) Kun reading まく (maku)
Dictionary meanings: plant, sow
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ha
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