掘
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
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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.
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