夫
おっと
oto
JLPT N34 strokesKanjiLevel 46 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
夫 is the kanji for "Man / Husband". A common reading is おっと (oto). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Man / Husband
Also : Man · Husband
Readings
kunおっと/ otokunそれ/ soreonふ/ fuonふう/ fuuonぶ/ bu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 夫 represents 'HUSBAND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of husband.
Reading ·
On-reading: ふ — remember this sound by associating it with husband. Kun-reading: おっと.
Example Sentences
夫婦で旅行しました。
ふうふでりょこうしました。
We traveled as a couple.
丈夫な体を作るために運動します。
じょうぶなからだをつくるためにうんどうします。
I exercise to build a strong body.
Vocabulary using 夫
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