夫
husband · man
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
top-bottom: 二 + 人
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of adult man. Husband.
Symbolism
Married couple, husband, healthy. Represents husband.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一夫一婦
いっぷいっぷ
monogamy; monogamy
一夫多妻
いっぷたさい
polygamy; polygyny; polygamy
匹夫匹婦
ひっぷひっぷ
coarse men and women; coarse men and women
田夫野人
でんぷやじん
rustic; boor; hick; rustic
夫唱婦随
ふしょうふずい
a wife should do her husband's bidding; a wife should do her husband's bidding
創意工夫
そういくふう
ingenuity; inventiveness; creative originality; ingenuity
万夫不当
ばんぷふとう
being a match for thousands; being a mighty warrior (combatant); being a match for thousands
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?
Yes. 夫 (husband, man) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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