noun

Obscure term.
  1. kindling, small bits of scrap wood used to fuel a stove.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ほた
ほだ
榾柮
榾柮 ほた
榾柮
榾柮 ほだ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

chip (of wood)
ほた コツ (Kentei 1)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
skeleton, bone, remains
ほね コツ (6th, N2)
cut flesh from bones(剮) variant
カ ケ わ.ける
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)