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福 kanji: meaning “blessing”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N313 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
blessing
On'yomi
フク
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 福

A farmer sets a jar (畐) brimming with rice on the altar (礻) to give thanks for his blessings.

How to write 福: stroke order

福 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 福

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Kanji that share parts with 福.