付
adhere · attach · refer to · append
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + inch
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and measure. Attaching measure to person.
Symbolism
Attach, belong, vicinity. Represents attaching.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
牽強付会
けんきょうふかい
strained (argument, interpretation, etc.); farfetched (theory, view, etc.); forced; strained (argument, interpretation, etc.)
付和雷同
ふわらいどう
following blindly; following suit without reflection; following blindly
付和随行
ふわずいこう
participating in something by merely following the leaders; participating in something by merely following the leaders
阿付迎合
あふげいごう
ingratiation; sycophancy; ingratiation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 付 mean in Japanese?
付 means adhere, attach, refer to, append.
How do you read 付?
On'yomi: フ (FU). Kun'yomi: つ.ける、-つ.ける、-づ.ける、つ.け、つ.け-、-つ.け、-づ.け、-づけ、つ.く、-づ.く、つ.き、-つ.き、-つき、-づ.き、-づき (tsukeru, tsukeru, zukeru, tsuke, tsuke, tsuke, zuke, zuke, tsuku, zuku, tsuki, tsuki, tsuki, zuki, zuki).
How many strokes does 付 have?
付 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 付 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 付 (adhere, attach, refer to, append) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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