noun

Archaism.
  1. peng (in Chinese mythology, giant bird said to transform from a fish).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ほう
ぼう
ぼう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

phoenix
おおとり ホウ (Kentei Pre-1, N1)
companion, friend
ホウ とも (Kentei Pre-1, N1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
bird, chicken
とり チョウ とっ (2nd, N4)
fire, fire radical (no. 86)
ヒョウ カ