浮
floating · float · rise to surface
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 孚
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and hatch. Hatch floating on water.
Symbolism
Float, drift, unfaithful. Represents floating.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
軽佻浮薄
けいちょうふはく
frivolity; levity; shallowness; frivolity
浮草稼業
うきくさかぎょう
precarious trade; unstable occupation; itinerant trade; precarious 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; riches and honors are as fleeting as floating clouds
盲亀浮木
もうきふぼく
unlikely event; rare occurrence; unlikely event
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?
Yes. 浮 (floating, float, rise to surface) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.