初穂

はつほ

Also written はつお, 初穗

Meanings

1. Noun first ears of rice of the season; first crops of the season; first harvest of the season
2. offering (to the gods)

Kanji

• 初 first. Read as はつ.
• 穂 grain ear. Read as ほ.

Words containing 初穂

• 初穂料 (はつほりょう) ceremony fee

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