Quick answer
福 is the kanji for "Luck". The most common reading is ふく (fuku). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Luck
Also : Wealth · Fortune · Blessing
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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
13 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 福 represents 'BLESSING'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of blessing.
On-reading: ふく — remember this sound by associating it with blessing.
Example Sentences
福岡は食べ物がおいしいです。
ふくおかはたべものがおいしいです。
The food in Fukuoka is delicious.
幸福な人生を送りたいです。
こうふくなじんせいをおくりたいです。
I want to live a happy life.
Vocabulary using 福
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 Jul 22, 2026
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