Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
moon + 复
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and repeat. Flesh belly.
Symbolism
Belly, abdomen, hunger. Represents belly.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
面従腹背
めんじゅうふくはい
pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone); pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone)
抱腹絶倒
ほうふくぜっとう
laughing oneself into convulsions; splitting one's sides laughing; rolling with laughter; laughing oneself into convulsions
鼓腹撃壌
こふくげきじょう
(people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace; (people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace
腹が立つ
はらがたつ
To get angry; To be upset
Proverbs & Idioms
腹が減っては戦ができぬ
はらがへってはいくさができぬ
An army marches on its stomach
You cannot work when hungry
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 腹 mean in Japanese?
腹 means abdomen, belly, stomach.
How do you read 腹?
On'yomi: フク (FUKU). Kun'yomi: はら (hara).
How many strokes does 腹 have?
腹 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 腹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 腹 (abdomen, belly, stomach) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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