Hoju
4 lettersnounUpdated 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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