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扶
On'yomi
フ
FU
Kun'yomi
たす.ける
tasukeru
aid · help · assist
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and husband. Helping husband with hand.
Symbolism
Support, aid, help. Represents supporting.
Component Breakdown
扶=
扌夫
hand + 夫
Words & Expressions
Words written with 扶
窒扶斯チフスtyphus
Four-Character Compounds
相互扶助
そうごふじょ
mutual aid
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 扶 mean in Japanese?
扶 means aid, help, assist.
How do you read 扶?
On'yomi: フ (FU). Kun'yomi: たす.ける (tasukeru).
How many strokes does 扶 have?
扶 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 扶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
扶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means aid, help, assist. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.