節
ふし
fushi
JLPT N313 strokesKanjiLevel 48 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
節 is the kanji for "Node". A common reading is ふし (fushi). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Node
Also : Tune · Knot · Honor · Joint · Section
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Readings
kunふし/ fushikunぶし/ bushikunのっと/ notoonせつ/ setsuonせち/ sechi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
竹即
Example Sentences
節約するために電気を消した。
せつやくするためにでんきをけした。
I turned off the lights to save energy.
彼は関節を痛めた。
かれはかんせつをいためた。
He hurt his joint.
Vocabulary using 節
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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