Kanji: 俸 (Hō) - Salary & Stipend
The Japanese kanji 俸 (hō) specifically means "salary," "stipend," or "official pay." It refers to regular compensation, particularly for government officials or public servants. The character combines 人 (person) and 奉 (dedicate), suggesting payment for dedicated service.
Stroke Order & Writing:
Begin with left radical イ(person): vertical stroke, then small strokes
Write right component 奉: start with three horizontals, then 十 and final 丨丶
Common Vocabulary & Usage:
俸給 (hōkyū): Salary, pay
"俸給日を楽しみにしている" (I look forward to payday)年俸 (nenpō): Annual salary
"彼の年俸は千万円だ" (His annual salary is 10 million yen)俸禄 (hōroku): Stipend (historical)
"武士は俸禄で生計を立てた" (Samurai made their living from stipends)
This kanji is essential for understanding compensation systems, particularly in formal employment and historical contexts involving samurai or government officials.