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On'yomi
フ・ブ
FU / BU

levy · ode · prose · poem · tribute · installment

Details

Strokes15
Radicalshell(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

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shell + 武

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of shell and military. Military distributing shell.

Symbolism

Levy, natural gift, tribute. Represents levy.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

運否天賦

うんぷてんぷ

trusting to chance; trusting to Providence; trusting to chance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 賦 mean in Japanese?

賦 means levy, ode, prose, poem, tribute, installment.

How do you read 賦?

On'yomi: フ、ブ (FU, BU).

How many strokes does 賦 have?

賦 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).

Is 賦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 賦 (levy, ode, prose, poem, tribute, installment) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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