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腹
On'yomi
フク
FUKU
Kun'yomi
はら
hara
abdomen · belly · stomach
mysterious
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#1286
Radical肉meat(6)
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
腹=
月复
moon + 复
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and repeat. Flesh belly.
Symbolism
Belly, abdomen, hunger. Represents belly.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
面従腹背
めんじゅうふくはい
pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone); pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone)
抱腹絶倒
ほうふくぜっとう
laughing oneself into convulsions; splitting one's sides laughing; rolling with laughter; laughing oneself into convulsions
鼓腹撃壌
こふくげきじょう
(people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace; (people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace
腹が立つ
はらがたつ
To get angry; To be upset
Proverbs & Idioms
腹が減っては戦ができぬ
はらがへってはいくさができぬ
An army marches on its stomach
You cannot work when hungry