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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and repeat. Going and returning.
Symbolism
Revival, recovery, review. Represents returning.
Component Breakdown
彳 + 复
Words & Expressions
Words written with 復
Four-Character Compounds
文芸復興
ぶんげいふっこう
Renaissance
王政復古
おうせいふっこ
restoration of imperial rule; Restoration (England)
一陽来復
いちようらいふく
return of spring; long-awaited, favorable turn of fortune (favourable)
克己復礼
こっきふくれい
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
Anime & Manga
七つの大罪 戒めの復活
The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments
A well-known work with 復 in its Japanese title.
コードギアス 復活のルルーシュ
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection
A well-known work with 復 in its Japanese title.
信じていた仲間達にダンジョン奥地で殺されかけたがギフト『無限ガチャ』でレベル9999の仲間達を手に入れて元パーティーメンバーと世界に復讐＆『ざまぁ！』します！
My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge!
A well-known work with 復 in its Japanese title.
ドラゴンボールZ 復活の「F」
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
A well-known work with 復 in its Japanese title.
ドラゴンボールＺ 復活のフュージョン!!悟空とベジータ
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
A well-known work with 復 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
復 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means restore, return to, revert, resume. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.