Quick answer
副 is the kanji for "Vice-". The most common reading is ふく (fuku). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Vice-
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 副 represents 'VICE-'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of vice-.
On-reading: ふく — remember this sound by associating it with vice-.
Example Sentences
副大統領が来日しました。
ふくだいとうりょうがらいにちしました。
The Vice President visited Japan.
副業として翻訳をしています。
ふくぎょうとしてほんやくをしています。
I do translation as a side job.
Vocabulary using 副
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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