夫

音読おんよみ: フ・フウ

訓読くんよみ: おっと

画数かくすう: 4 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: 大(だい)

Meaning

Husband / Man / Male

  • 夫婦ふうふ — married couple
  • 丈夫じょうぶ — strong / durable
  • 工夫くふう — ingenuity / clever device
  • 大丈夫だいじょうぶ — it’s okay / safe
  • 漁夫ぎょふ — fisherman

The top stroke is a mark or headband, symbolizing dignity or role. Combined with 大 ("big"), the character represents a man standing tall — a respectful or mature male figure, often used for one’s husband or a male adult.

かれわたしおっとです。
He is my husband.

夫婦ふうふ旅行りょこうきます。
The married couple is going on a trip.

大丈夫だいじょうぶですか?
Are you okay?

婦
Creates
夫婦ふうふ — married couple
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