夫: the kanji for husband
夫 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means husband. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
夫 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
夫 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
フ (fu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 夫婦ふうふ · fūfu | married couple |
おっと (otto)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 夫おっと · otto | husband |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- あの夫婦はとても仲がいい。Ano fūfu wa totemo naka ga ii.That couple gets along very well.
- 私の夫は会社員です。Watashi no otto wa kaishain desu.My husband is a company employee.
- 夫婦で旅行に行く予定です。Fūfu de ryokō ni iku yotei desu.We (as a couple) plan to go on a trip.
- …夫は毎朝七時に家を出ます。Otto wa maiasa shichiji ni ie o demasu.My husband leaves home at seven every morning.
- 結婚して若い夫婦が引っ越してきた。Kekkon shite wakai fūfu ga hikkoshite kita.A young married couple moved in after getting married.
Questions about 夫
How many strokes does 夫 have?
夫 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 夫?
The on readings are fu (フ), fuu (フウ). The kun readings are otto (おっと).
What JLPT level is 夫?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 夫
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.