浮
floating · float · rise to surface
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and hatch. Hatch floating on water.
Symbolism
Float, drift, unfaithful. Represents floating.
Component Breakdown
water + 孚
Words & Expressions
Words written with 浮
Four-Character Compounds
軽佻浮薄
けいちょうふはく
frivolity; levity; shallowness
浮草稼業
うきくさかぎょう
precarious trade; unstable occupation; itinerant trade
富貴浮雲
ふうきふうん
riches and honors are as fleeting as floating clouds; fortune and fame are here today, gone tomorrow
盲亀浮木
もうきふぼく
unlikely event; rare occurrence
Anime & Manga
人生逆転 浮気され、えん罪を着せられた俺が、学園一の美少女に懐かれる
My Life Turned Around: After I Was Betrayed and Framed, I Won the Heart of the Most Beautiful Girl at School
A well-known work with 浮 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 浮 mean in Japanese?
浮 means floating, float, rise to surface.
How do you read 浮?
On'yomi: フ (FU). Kun'yomi: う.く、う.かれる、う.かぶ、う.かべる (uku, ukareru, ukabu, ukaberu).
How many strokes does 浮 have?
浮 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 浮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
浮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means floating, float, rise to surface. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.