Quick answer
復 is the kanji for "Restore". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is また (mata). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Restore
Also : Return · Recover
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 復 represents 'RESTORE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of restore.
On-reading: ふく — remember this sound by associating it with restore. Kun-reading: また.
Example Sentences
入院していたけれど、医師のおかげで体調が順調に回復しました。
にゅういんしていたけれど、いしのおかげでたいちょうがじゅんちょうにかいふくしました。
I was hospitalized, but thanks to my doctor, my health steadily recovered.
試験の復習をしました。
しけんのふくしゅうをしました。
I reviewed for the exam.
Vocabulary using 復
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 Jul 22, 2026
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