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What is the Kanji for 'Obey' and 'Clothing'? | 服

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Obey' and 'Clothing' is 服.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obey, Clothing

    Reading

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Moon, Month 𠬝Clothing (服)

    Example Word

    和服: kimono. The Japanese noun '和服 (わふく)' refers to traditional Japanese clothing, commonly known as a 'kimono'. This term is used to describe the full-length robe with wide sleeves and a sash (obi) that is tied around the waist. It is distinct from Western-style clothing (洋服, ようふく). The word is often used in contexts discussing traditional Japanese culture, ceremonies, or formal events. Example sentences: She is wearing a beautiful kimono「彼女は美しい和服を着ています」(かのじょはうつくしいわふくをきています). I bought a kimono at the festival「祭りで和服を買いました」(まつりでわふくをかいました). Note that '和服' is a general term and can include various types of traditional garments, not just the formal kimono.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    460

    Radical Form

    𠬝

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moon, Month

    radical

    𠬝

    Meaning

    Clothing

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 7 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Clothes

    word

    衣服

    Meaning

    Clothing

    word

    服装

    Meaning

    Clothing

    word

    洋服

    Meaning

    Clothes

    word

    克服

    Meaning

    Overcoming

    word

    和服

    Meaning

    Kimono

    word

    制服

    Meaning

    Uniform

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 34 kanji contain the part 月 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Morning

    kanji

    Meaning

    Before, Front

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bright

    kanji

    Meaning

    Use

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exist

    kanji

    Meaning

    Victory

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ritual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hope, Ambition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Raise, Grow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Time, Period

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scatter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chest, Breast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abdomen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stomach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pig, Pork

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fatten, Fertilize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trunk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ability, Arm

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vein, Pulse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Membrane

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lazy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rise, Inflation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Placenta, Membranous sac

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clear, Cheerful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copy, Mimeograph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emporer, Majestic plural, Imperial we

    kanji

    Meaning

    Armpit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tray, Small low table

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kidney

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cowardice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swelling, Tumor

Learn the Kanji

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What does 服 mean?

服 means 'Obey' and 'Clothing'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

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