夫
husband · man
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of adult man. Husband.
Symbolism
Married couple, husband, healthy. Represents husband.
Component Breakdown
top-bottom: 二 + 人
Words & Expressions
Words written with 夫
Four-Character Compounds
一夫一婦
いっぷいっぷ
monogamy
一夫多妻
いっぷたさい
polygamy; polygyny
匹夫匹婦
ひっぷひっぷ
coarse men and women
田夫野人
でんぷやじん
rustic; boor; hick
夫唱婦随
ふしょうふずい
a wife should do her husband's bidding
創意工夫
そういくふう
ingenuity; inventiveness; creative originality
万夫不当
ばんぷふとう
being a match for thousands; being a mighty warrior (combatant)
Anime & Manga
夫婦以上、恋人未満。
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers.
A well-known work with 夫 in its Japanese title.
極主夫道
The Way of the Househusband
A well-known work with 夫 in its Japanese title.
お酒は夫婦になってから
Love is Like a Cocktail
A well-known work with 夫 in its Japanese title.
追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。 ～俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？～
The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
A well-known work with 夫 in its Japanese title.
僕と君が夫婦になるまで
Boku to Gal ga Fuufu ni Naru made
A well-known work with 夫 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 夫 mean in Japanese?
夫 means husband, man.
How do you read 夫?
On'yomi: フ、フウ、ブ (FU, FUU, BU). Kun'yomi: おっと、それ (otto, sore).
How many strokes does 夫 have?
夫 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 夫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
夫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means husband, man. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.