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阜
On'yomi
フ・フウ
FU / FUU
hill · mound · left village radical (no. 170)
Details
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
Words & Expressions
Words written with 阜
岐阜ぎふgifu
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
阜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hill, mound, left village radical (no. 170). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.