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What is the Kanji for 'Secondary'? | 副

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Secondary' is 副.

    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

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Fill

    radical

    Meaning

    Sword

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    Meaning

    Vice

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 畐 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wealth, Rich

    kanji

    Meaning

    Width

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blessing

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part 刂 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Before, Front

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Profit, Advantage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reach, Arrival

    kanji

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    Meaning

    Divide, Split

    kanji

    Meaning

    Judge, Stamp

    kanji

    Meaning

    File

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sword

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Publish, Edition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Engrave

    kanji

    Meaning

    Drama

    kanji

    Meaning

    Create

    kanji

    Meaning

    Punish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plane, Cut by chipping

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surplus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stab

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Squad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Divide, Cut up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Medicine, Dose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reap, Clip

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strength, Sturdy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

Learn the Kanji

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What does 副 mean?

副 means 'Secondary'.

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

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