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What is the Kanji for 'Seal'? | 封

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Seal' is 封.

    kanji

    封

    Meaning

    Seal

    Reading

    onyomiほう

    hou

    ふう

    fuu

    Parts

    圭 寸Measurement

    Example Word

    封筒: envelope. The Japanese noun '封筒 (ふうとう)' refers to an 'envelope', a flat paper container used to hold letters or documents. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as mailing letters or storing important papers. Example sentences: Please put the letter in the envelope「手紙を封筒に入れてください」(てがみをふうとうにいれてください). I bought a pack of envelopes「封筒を一冊買いました」(ふうとうをいっさつかいました). The word is often paired with verbs like '入れる (いれる)' (to put in) or '送る (おくる)' (to send).

    Radical

    寸

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1176

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 封

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

    component

    圭

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

Words Using 封

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    同封

    Meaning

    Enclosure

    word

    封

    Meaning

    Seal

    word

    封筒

    Meaning

    Envelope

Kanji Related to 封 Through the Part 圭

These 4 kanji contain the part 圭 as well.

    kanji

    街

    Meaning

    Street, Boulevard

    kanji

    掛

    Meaning

    Set, Hang

    kanji

    佳

    Meaning

    Fine, Excellent

    kanji

    涯

    Meaning

    Edge, Horizon

Kanji Related to 封 Through the Part 寸

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    射

    Meaning

    Shoot

    kanji

    酎

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    尉

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    尊

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    冠

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    寺

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    守

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    耐

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    団

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    辱

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    導

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    肘

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

    kanji

    闘

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    対

    Meaning

    Against

    kanji

    爵

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    付

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    村

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    専

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

Learn the Kanji 封

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 封 mean?

封 means 'Seal'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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