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On'yomi
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

Component Breakdown

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广

cliff + 付

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and attach. Attaching roof.

Symbolism

Government, prefecture, capital. Represents government.

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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?

Yes. 府 (borough, urban prefecture, govt office, representative body, storehouse) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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