ほ.る
horu
JLPT N211 strokesKanjiLevel 69 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

掘 is the kanji for "Dig". A common reading is ほ.る (horu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Dig

Also : Delve · Excavate

Readings

kunほ.る/ horuonくつ/ kutsu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Example Sentences

問題を掘り下げることで、本質的な解決策が見えてきます。

もんだいをほりさげることで、ほんしつてきなかいけつさくがみえてきます。

By digging deep into the problem, essential solutions come into view.

考古学者がその地域を掘り下げて、古代の遺物を発見しました。

こうこがくしゃがそのちいきをほりさげて、こだいのいぶつをはっけんしました。

Archaeologists dug deep into the area and discovered ancient artifacts.

Vocabulary using 掘

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