Kanji

What does the kanji 腹 mean?

腹 means belly, stomach. On'yomi フク. Kun'yomi はら.

Quick facts
On'yomiフク
Kun'yomiはら
Strokes13
Main radical肉
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi フクKun'yomi はら
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes

belly, stomach

Memory hook

The part of the body (月) that stretches and tightens again as you eat — BELLY.

Main radical

肉meat 6 strokes

Stroke order · 13 strokes

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Common words

  • 腹はらstomach, belly
  • お腹おなかstomach, belly
  • 空腹くうふくhunger, empty stomach

More words with this kanji

  • 中腹ちゅうふくmountainside, halfway up a mountain
  • 山腹さんぷくmountainside
  • 腹立ちはらだちanger, irritation

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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