伏
prostrated · bend down · bow · cover · lay (pipes)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and dog. Person lying like dog.
Symbolism
Lie down, ambush, surrender. Represents lying down.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Component Breakdown
person + dog
Words & Expressions
Words written with 伏
Four-Character Compounds
雌伏雄飛
しふくゆうひ
biding one's time building up strength till finally grasping an opportunity to launch out and flourish
伏竜鳳雛
ふくりょうほうすう
gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel
Related Figures & Stories
伏見天皇
Name contains 伏
Emperor Fushimi was the 92nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Wikipedia東伏見慈洽
Name contains 伏
Count Higashifushimi Kunihide was the titular head of the Higashifushimi-no-miya, an extinct branch of the Imperial House of Japan, and a Buddhist…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 伏 mean in Japanese?
伏 means prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes).
How do you read 伏?
On'yomi: フク (FUKU). Kun'yomi: ふ.せる、ふ.す (fuseru, fusu).
How many strokes does 伏 have?
伏 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 伏 a good kanji for a tattoo?
伏 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.