Japanese Kanji

fu

bend down · lie prostrate

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONfu
  • KUNふ.すfu
  • KUNうつむ.くutsumu
  • KUNふ.せるfu

Meaning

Bend down, lie prostrate.

Stroke order for 俯

俯 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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