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On'yomi
FU
Kun'yomi
よめ
yome

lady · woman · wife · bride

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#671
Radicalwoman(3)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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woman + 帚

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of woman and broom. Woman with broom.

Symbolism

Woman, housewife, married couple. Represents woman.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

一夫一婦

いっぷいっぷ

monogamy; monogamy

匹夫匹婦

ひっぷひっぷ

coarse men and women; coarse men and women

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 婦 mean in Japanese?

婦 means lady, woman, wife, bride.

How do you read 婦?

On'yomi: フ (FU). Kun'yomi: よめ (yome).

How many strokes does 婦 have?

婦 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).

Is 婦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 婦 (lady, woman, wife, bride) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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