←Back
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and measure. Sealing with measure.
Symbolism
Envelope, seal, blockade. Represents sealing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Component Breakdown
封=
圭寸
圭 + inch
Words & Expressions
Words written with 封
封筒ふうとうenvelope
封鎖ふうさblockade
開封かいふうunboxing
同封どうふうenclosing
封書ふうしょsealed letter
完封かんぷうtotal blockage
Anime & Manga
封神記
Feng Shen Ji
A well-known work with 封 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 封 mean in Japanese?
封 means seal, closing.
How do you read 封?
On'yomi: フウ、ホウ (FUU, HOU).
How many strokes does 封 have?
封 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 封 a good kanji for a tattoo?
封 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means seal, closing. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
Explore by meaning:seal