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婦
On'yomi
フ
FU
Kun'yomi
よめ
yome
lady · woman · wife · bride
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
婦=
女帚
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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