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腐
On'yomi
フ
FU
Kun'yomi
くさ.る・-くさ.る・くさ.れる・くさ.れ・くさ.らす・くさ.す
kusaru / kusaru / kusareru / kusare / kusarasu / kusasu
rot · decay · sour
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
腐=
府肉
府 + meat
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof, flesh, and measure. Flesh rotting under roof.
Symbolism
Rot, decay, tofu. Represents rotting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
堕落腐敗
だらくふはい
debasement; corruption; degradation; debasement
腐敗堕落
ふはいだらく
debasement; corruption; degradation; debasement
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 腐 mean in Japanese?
腐 means rot, decay, sour.
How do you read 腐?
On'yomi: フ (FU). Kun'yomi: くさ.る、-くさ.る、くさ.れる、くさ.れ、くさ.らす、くさ.す (kusaru, kusaru, kusareru, kusare, kusarasu, kusasu).
How many strokes does 腐 have?
腐 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 腐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 腐 (rot, decay, sour) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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