夫
夫·husband, man
- On-yomi
- フフウ
- Kun-yomi
- おっと
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 夫 | おっと | husband |
| 夫婦 | ふうふ | married couple |
| 工夫 | くふう | ingenuity, a clever device |
| 大丈夫 | だいじょうぶ | all right, fine |
Example sentences
夫は今、出張中です。
おっとはいま、しゅっちょうちゅうです。
My husband is away on a business trip right now.
あの夫婦は仲がいいですね。
あのふうふはなかがいいですね。
That couple gets along well, don't they.
もっと工夫すれば時間が短くなります。
もっとくふうすればじかんがみじかくなります。
If you get a bit more creative about it, it'll take less time.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 工夫 as こうふ instead of くふう
- Using 夫 to refer to someone else's husband — for that use ご主人 or 旦那さん
Memory aid
Picture it
A grown person (大) with a pin through their topknot — an adult man of the house.
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