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Kanji for Fragrant mugwort herb
The kanji for “fragrant mugwort herb” is 蓬, read hou and written in 13 strokes. Here is what it means, how it is read, and the names it is used in.
fragrant mugwort herb
A refreshing medicinal herb that wards off misfortune and nurtures peaceful health.
Yomogi (Japanese mugwort) is kneaded into spring rice cakes (Kusa Mochi) for its refreshing herbal aroma and vibrant green.
13 strokes On reading ホウ、ブ (hou, bu) Kun reading よもぎ (yomogi)
Dictionary meanings: sagebrush, wormwood, mugwort
Readings used for names on Nazuke: hou, yomogi
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