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賦

On'yomi
フ・ブ
FU / BU

levy · ode · prose · poem · tribute · installment

Details

Strokes15
Radical貝shell(7)

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of shell and military. Military distributing shell.

Symbolism

Levy, natural gift, tribute. Represents levy.

Component Breakdown

賦=
貝武

shell + 武

Words & Expressions

Words written with 賦

賦課ふかlevy
月賦げっぷmonthly payment

Four-Character Compounds

運否天賦

うんぷてんぷ

trusting to chance; trusting to Providence

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 賦 mean in Japanese?

賦 means levy, ode, prose, poem, tribute, installment.

How do you read 賦?

On'yomi: フ、ブ (FU, BU).

How many strokes does 賦 have?

賦 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).

Is 賦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

賦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means levy, ode, prose, poem, tribute, installment. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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