Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 疱瘡(ほうそう) in Japanese

疱瘡
Kana Reading
ほうそう, いもがさ, いもかさ
Romaji
hōsō, imogasa, imokasa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    smallpox; variola
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    pockmark; pock


Kanji in this word

10 strokes

smallpox, blister

On'Yomi: ホウ

Kun'Yomi: もがさ

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15 strokes

wound, boil, syphilis

On'Yomi: ソウ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: かさ

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