補欠
ほけつ filling a vacancy; supplementation
Why it means this
補 (fill) + 欠 (a gap) — a substitute or reserve who fills a vacancy (補欠選挙, a by-election).
Breakdown
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ほけつ filling a vacancy; supplementation
補 (fill) + 欠 (a gap) — a substitute or reserve who fills a vacancy (補欠選挙, a by-election).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.