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On'yomi
フ・フウ
FU / FUU

hill · mound · left village radical (no. 170)

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1532
Radicalmound(8)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of mound. Mound.

Symbolism

Mound, hill, embankment. Represents mound.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Village life

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 阜 mean in Japanese?

阜 means hill, mound, left village radical (no. 170).

How do you read 阜?

On'yomi: フ、フウ (FU, FUU).

How many strokes does 阜 have?

阜 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).

Is 阜 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 阜 (hill, mound, left village radical (no. 170)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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