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布
On'yomi
フ・ホ
FU / HO
Kun'yomi
ぬの・し.く・きれ
nuno / shiku / kire
linen · cloth · spread · distribute
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cloth and father. Father's cloth.
Symbolism
Cloth, distribution, futon. Represents cloth.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Weaving cloth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 布
Four-Character Compounds
宣戦布告
せんせんふこく
declaration of war; proclamation of war
Proverbs & Idioms
布石を打つ
ふせきをうつ
To lay foundation stones
To prepare for the future
Anime & Manga
となりの布里さんがとにかくコワい。
No Matter What You Say, Furi-san is Scary!
A well-known work with 布 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 布 mean in Japanese?
布 means linen, cloth, spread, distribute.
How do you read 布?
On'yomi: フ、ホ (FU, HO). Kun'yomi: ぬの、し.く、きれ (nuno, shiku, kire).
How many strokes does 布 have?
布 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 布 a good kanji for a tattoo?
布 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means linen, cloth, spread, distribute. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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