Kanji

What does the kanji 複 mean?

複 means complex; double, multiple; repetition. On'yomi フク.

Quick facts
On'yomiフク
Strokes14
Main radical衣
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi フク
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

complex; double, multiple; repetition

Memory hook

The garment (衤) with a layer folded back (复) over itself — DUPLICATE, MULTIPLE.

Stroke order · 14 strokes

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Common words

  • 複写ふくしゃcopy, duplicate, reproduction
  • 複数ふくすうplural, multiple
  • 複雑ふくざつcomplicated, complex

More words with this kanji

  • 複合ふくごうcomplex, composite, combination

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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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