What does the kanji 服 mean?

The kanji 服 (fuku) means "clothing, admit, obey". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "fuku"?

"fuku" is written with the kanji 服, meaning "clothing, admit, obey". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) ふく (fuku). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 服?

Write 服 ("clothing") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 服?

服 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) ふく (fuku).

服“clothing” Kanjifuku

JLPT N4

How to write 服

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

clothing, admit, obey

Onyomi (音読み)

ふく fuku

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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服“clothing” Kanjifuku

How to write 服

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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