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Hoju

4 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A type of beech tree native to Japan.

The hoju forest turned golden in the autumn.

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"Hoju" uses 4 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.

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