伏
ふ.せる
fuseru
JLPT N36 strokesKanjiLevel 91 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
伏 is the kanji for "Bow". The most common reading is ふ.せる (fuseru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Bow
Also : Bend down · Prostrate · Lay (pipes) · Cover
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Readings
kunふ.せる/ fuserukunふ.す/ fusuonふく/ fuku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
亻犬
Example Sentences
彼は敵に対して伏兵を仕掛けた。
かれはてきにたいしてふくへいをしかけた。
He set an ambush for the enemy.
彼女は伏せて泣いていた。
かのじょはふせてないていた。
She was lying face down, crying.
Vocabulary using 伏
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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