Japanese Kanji

fu

ovetous · lustful · show an expression of deep resentment

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONfu
  • ONヨウyou
  • ONu
  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNむさぼ.るmusabo
  • KUNse

Meaning

Ovetous, lustful, show an expression of deep resentment, term of endearment for boys, married couple, spouses.

妋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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