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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
彳 + 复
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and repeat. Going and returning.
Symbolism
Revival, recovery, review. Represents returning.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
文芸復興
ぶんげいふっこう
Renaissance; Renaissance
王政復古
おうせいふっこ
restoration of imperial rule; Restoration (England); restoration of imperial rule
一陽来復
いちようらいふく
return of spring; long-awaited, favorable turn of fortune (favourable); return of spring
克己復礼
こっきふくれい
exercising self-restraint and conforming to the rules of etiquette and formality; exercising self-restraint and conforming to the rules of etiquette and formality
失地回復
しっちかいふく
the recovery of lost territory; recovering (regaining) lost ground (one's former position); fence-mending; the recovery of lost territory
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 復 mean in Japanese?
復 means restore, return to, revert, resume.
How do you read 復?
On'yomi: フク (FUKU). Kun'yomi: また (mata).
How many strokes does 復 have?
復 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).
Is 復 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 復 (restore, return to, revert, resume) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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