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符

符·sign, token

On-yomi
フ
Kun-yomi
none

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

11 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
切符きっぷticket
符号ふごうsymbol, code, sign
音符おんぷmusical note
符合ふごうagreement, coincidence

Example sentences

  1. 駅で切符を二枚買った。

    えきできっぷをにまいかった。

    I bought two tickets at the station.

  2. この符号の意味が分かりません。

    このふごうのいみがわかりません。

    I do not understand what this symbol means.

  3. 音符を読めるようになりたい。

    おんぷをよめるようになりたい。

    I want to become able to read musical notes.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Reading 切符 as せつふ — it is きっぷ
  • Confusing 符号 (a symbol) with its homophone 富豪 (a wealthy person)

Memory aid

Picture it

A slip of bamboo (竹) with something written and attached (付) — a tally, a ticket, a mark.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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