富
wealth · enrich · abundant
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
roof + 畐
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Wealth under roof.
Symbolism
Wealth, rich, fortune. Represents wealth.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
富国強兵
ふこくきょうへい
enrich the country, strengthen the army; enrich the country, strengthen the army
貴賤貧富
きせんひんぷ
high and low, and rich and poor; high and low, and rich and poor
貧富貴賤
ひんぷきせん
rich and poor, high and low; people of all ranks; rich and poor, high and low
富貴栄華
ふうきえいが
wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor; wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor
富貴浮雲
ふうきふうん
riches and honors are as fleeting as floating clouds; fortune and fame are here today, gone tomorrow; riches and honors are as fleeting as floating clouds
Proverbs & Idioms
富めば足らず
とめばたらず
The rich are never satisfied
Wealth doesn't bring contentment
Poetry
田子の浦に うち出でて見れば 白妙の 富士の高嶺に 雪はふりつつ
Poem #4 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 富 mean in Japanese?
富 means wealth, enrich, abundant.
How do you read 富?
On'yomi: フ、フウ (FU, FUU). Kun'yomi: と.む、とみ (tomu, tomi).
How many strokes does 富 have?
富 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 富 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 富 (wealth, enrich, abundant) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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