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strong; great; Australia; luxurious
Kanji 1271

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Synopsis

Certain people stand out because they have strength of character, courage, free spirits, and loads of talent. We also tend to notice wealthy and powerful sorts, as well as the luxurious places they enjoy. Knowing 豪 gives us copious ways of talking about such people and places. It also pops up in words for “heavy drinker,” “torrential rain,” and “Australia.” 

Revision history:

May 25, 2023: p. 15: In the first sample sentence, チャンピオンになる (to win a championship) referred to a victorious team. But the Japanese usually use チャンピオン for boxing, wrestling, and the like—sports that are not about team play. I have now replaced チャンピオンになる with 優勝する (ゆうしょうする: to win a championship).

July 2, 2021: p. 19: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

June 7, 2019: Originally published.

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Cover of essay 1271 on 豪, titled "Standing Out with Strength and Splendor"
Mini Profile
JOYO ON-YOMI
ゴウ
JOYO KUN-YOMI
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STROKES14
RADICAL豕 (152: pig)
JLPTN1
HALPERN1355/1838
HENSHALL1271/1350
SPAHN2j12.3