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発起 【ほっき】

  1. [n,vs,vt] originating (something); coming up with the idea; starting (something); initiating; proposing
  2. [n,vs,vi] spiritual awakening; resolution
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
発 Departure, Discharge, Publish, Emit, Start From, Disclose, Counter For Gunshots ハツ, ホツ た.つ, あば.く, おこ.る, つか.わす, はな.つ
起 Rouse, Wake Up, Get Up キ お.きる, お.こる, お.こす, おこ.す, た.つ