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伏
On'yomi
フク
FUKU
Kun'yomi
ふ.せる・ふ.す
fuseru / fusu
prostrated · bend down · bow · cover · lay (pipes)
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#1604
Radical人person(2)
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Component Breakdown
伏=
亻犬
person + dog
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
Words & Expressions
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; 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; gifted young person who shows much promise