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What is the Kanji for 'Mound'? | 阜

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Mound', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Mound' is 阜.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mound

    Reading

    kunyomiおか

    oka

    onyomi

    fu

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2071

    Radical Forms

    ⻏, 阝

    Handwriting

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What does 阜 mean?

阜 means 'Mound'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.