←Back
附
On'yomi
フ
FU
Kun'yomi
つ.ける・つ.く
tsukeru / tsuku
affixed · attach · refer to · append
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and attach. Attaching to hill.
Symbolism
Attached, vicinity, addition. Represents attaching.
Component Breakdown
附=
阝付
hill + 付
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 附 mean in Japanese?
附 means affixed, attach, refer to, append.
How do you read 附?
On'yomi: フ (FU). Kun'yomi: つ.ける、つ.く (tsukeru, tsuku).
How many strokes does 附 have?
附 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 附 a good kanji for a tattoo?
附 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means affixed, attach, refer to, append. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.