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.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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.
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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