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府

On'yomi
フ
FU

borough · urban prefecture · govt office · representative body · storehouse

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#170
Radical广dotted cliff(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and attach. Attaching roof.

Symbolism

Government, prefecture, capital. Represents government.

Related Culture & Scenes

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Component Breakdown

府=
广付

cliff + 付

Words & Expressions

Words written with 府

政府せいふgovernment
寿府ジュネーブgeneva
幕府ばくふbakufu
府県ふけんprefectures
府立ふりつprefectural
総理府そうりふpmo

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 府 mean in Japanese?

府 means borough, urban prefecture, govt office, representative body, storehouse.

How do you read 府?

On'yomi: フ (FU).

How many strokes does 府 have?

府 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).

Is 府 a good kanji for a tattoo?

府 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means borough, urban prefecture, govt office, representative body, storehouse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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