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補
補 (readings: ほ, おぎな; Japanese kanji) means “to supplement”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 補助 (assistance).
What does 補 mean?
| Kanji | 補 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to supplement |
| Readings | ほ, おぎな |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 補
補 is read ほ or おぎな depending on the word.
Example words with 補
| Example | 補助 (assistance) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14