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Base noun form. Refers to the ear or head part of a plant, such as in rice or wheat, where grains are held. Often used in botanical or agricultural contexts.
Theme

User and their friend Haruka are visiting a rice field during harvest season, observing the crops and talking about agricultural terms.

ear (of plant), head (of plant)

Nature & EnvironmentPlants

Memory Hook

Picture a 'ho' (穂 ho) on a plant — it's the 'head' or 'ear' that holds the grains. 'Ho' sounds like 'hoe' you use in a garden to tend to the plant heads! 'Hoe' → 穂 (ho, 'ear (of plant), head (of plant)').

Cultural Note

In Japanese agriculture, 『穂』 (ho, 'ear (of plant), head (of plant)') is important for crops like rice and wheat. It symbolizes harvest and is often depicted in art and festivals celebrating nature's bounty.

Forms

Base: 穂Base noun form. Refers to the ear or head part of a plant, such as in rice or wheat, where grains are held. Often used in botanical or agricultural contexts.