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ふく fuku Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Obey, Clothing

    Reading

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Moon, Month 𠬝Clothing (服)

    Example Word

    服: clothes. The Japanese noun '服 (ふく)' means 'clothes'. It refers to garments or clothing items worn on the body. This word is commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing attire, fashion, or dressing up. For example: I bought new clothes「新しい服を買いました」(あたらしいふくをかいました). She is wearing beautiful clothes「彼女はきれいな服を着ています」(かのじょはきれいなふくをきています). The word can also be used in compound words like '制服 (せいふく)' (uniform) or '洋服 (ようふく)' (Western-style clothing).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    460

    Radical Form

    𠬝

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Abdomen

    Reading

    kunyomiなか

    naka

    はら

    hara

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Moon, Month

    Example Word

    腹: stomach or abdomen. The Japanese noun '腹 (はら)' primarily refers to the 'stomach' or 'abdomen', the part of the body containing the digestive organs. It can also be used metaphorically to describe one's feelings or emotions, such as anger or determination, as in '腹が立つ (はらがたつ)', which means 'to get angry'. Example sentences: My stomach hurts「腹が痛い」(はらがいたい). He has a strong will「彼は腹が据わっている」(かれははらがすわっている).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    483

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Blessing

    Reading

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Cult (示)Fill

    Example Word

    幸福: happiness. The Japanese adjectival noun '幸福 (こうふく)' means 'happiness'. It refers to a state of well-being, contentment, or joy. This word is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a deep or lasting sense of happiness. For example: I wish you happiness「あなたに幸福を願います」(あなたにこうふくをねがいます). True happiness is hard to find「真の幸福を見つけるのは難しい」(しんのこうふくをみつけるのはむずかしい). Note that '幸福' is more profound and less casual than other words for happiness like '幸せ (しあわせ)', which is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    590

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Restore

    Reading

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Stop

    Example Word

    復習: review. The Japanese verbal noun '復習 (ふくしゅう)' means 'review' or 'revision'. It refers to the act of going over previously learned material to reinforce understanding or memory. This term is commonly used in educational contexts, such as studying for exams or practicing skills. For example: I will review the lesson「復習をします」(ふくしゅうをします). She reviewed her notes before the test「彼女はテスト前にノートを復習した」(かのじょはテストまえにノートをふくしゅうした). The word emphasizes the repetition of learning to ensure retention and mastery.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    867

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Prostrated

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Person (人)Dog

    Example Word

    伏せる: hide or lay. The Japanese verb '伏せる (ふせる)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning is 'to lay something down' or 'to place something face down'. For example: he laid the book face down「彼は本を伏せた」(かれはほんをふせた). The second meaning is 'to hide' or 'to conceal', often used in contexts where something is intentionally kept out of sight. For example: she hid her face in her hands「彼女は顔を手で伏せた」(かのじょはかおをてでふせた). This verb is versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, depending on the situation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    892

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Duplicate

    Reading

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Example Word

    複合: combination. The Japanese noun '複合 (ふくごう)' refers to the act or state of combining multiple elements or factors into one. It is often used in contexts where different components are merged or integrated to form a complex whole. For example: the combination of technology and art「技術と芸術の複合」(ぎじゅつとげいじゅつのふくごう). This word is commonly used in fields like science, business, and art to describe hybrid or multifaceted concepts. Another example: the compound interest effect「複利の複合効果」(ふくりのふくごうこうか).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1428

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Cover, Capsize

    Reading

    kunyomiおお

    oo

    くつがえ

    kutsugae

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Restore

    Example Word

    覆う: cover. The Japanese verb '覆う (おおう)' means 'to cover'. It is used to describe the action of placing something over or around an object, area, or surface to conceal, protect, or enclose it. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The snow covered the ground「雪が地面を覆った」(ゆきがじめんをおおった). She covered her face with her hands「彼女は手で顔を覆った」(かのじょはてでかおをおおった). In a figurative sense, it can also describe situations where something is hidden or obscured, such as 'The truth was covered by lies'「真実は嘘に覆われていた」(しんじつはうそにおおわれていた).

    Radical

    西

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1462

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Width

    Reading

    kunyomiはば

    haba

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Towel Fill

    Example Word

    幅広い: wide or broad. The Japanese adjective '幅広い (はばひろい)' means 'wide' or 'broad'. It is used to describe something that has a large width or a wide range. It can refer to physical objects, such as a wide road, or abstract concepts, like a broad range of knowledge. For example: This road is wide「この道は幅広い」(このみちははばひろい). He has a broad range of interests「彼は幅広い興味を持っている」(かれははばひろいきょうみをもっている). Note that '幅広い' can also imply diversity or variety, as in '幅広い選択肢 (はばひろいせんたくし) (a wide range of options)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1465

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Secondary

    Reading

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Fill Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    副: vice. The Japanese prefix '副 (ふく)' means 'vice' or 'deputy'. It is commonly used to denote a secondary or subordinate position, often in titles or roles. For example: vice president「副社長」(ふくしゃちょう). This prefix is typically attached to nouns to indicate a secondary role or position. Another example: vice minister「副大臣」(ふくだいじん). It is important to note that '副 (ふく)' is always used as a prefix and not as a standalone word.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1824

    Handwriting