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普
On'yomi
フ
FU
Kun'yomi
あまね.く・あまねし
amaneku / amaneshi
universal · wide(ly) · generally · Prussia
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of line up and sun. Sun lining up universally.
Symbolism
Ordinary, spread, universal. Represents universal.
Component Breakdown
普=
並日
並 + sun
Words & Expressions
Words written with 普
普及ふきゅうdiffusion
普遍ふへんuniversal
普通ふつうlocal train
普賢ふげんsamantabhadra
普段着ふだんぎcasual wear
普遍的ふへんてきomnipresent
Four-Character Compounds
普遍妥当
ふへんだとう
universal validity; fitting into any situation
Anime & Manga
ごくごく普通の夫婦の話
A STORY OF AN UTTERLY ORDINARY COUPLE
A well-known work with 普 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“generally”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 普 mean in Japanese?
普 means universal, wide(ly), generally, Prussia.
How do you read 普?
On'yomi: フ (FU). Kun'yomi: あまね.く、あまねし (amaneku, amaneshi).
How many strokes does 普 have?
普 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 普 a good kanji for a tattoo?
普 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means universal, wide(ly), generally, Prussia. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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