Quick answer
坊 is the kanji for "Boy". A common reading is ぼう (bou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Boy
Also : Priest · Priest's Residence
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 坊 represents 'BOY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of boy.
On-reading: ぼう — remember this sound by associating it with boy.
Example Sentences
夜泣きが続く赤ん坊をあやしながら、一晩中起きていることもあります。
よなきがつづくあかんぼうをあやしながら、ひとばんじゅうおきていることもあります。
While soothing a baby who keeps crying at night, you sometimes end up staying awake all night long.
坊主頭にしたら、シャンプーが楽になりました。
ぼうずあたまにしたら、しゃんぷーがらくになりました。
When I shaved my head, shampooing became easy.
Vocabulary using 坊
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