掘
Kanji · N2
掘 / dig
Kanji for dig, delve, or excavate.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | クツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ほ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
掘 carries the meaning dig, delve, or excavate.
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Common compounds with 掘
掘るほるto dig / to excavate / to hollow
発掘はっくつexcavation / exhumation / digging up
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