封: the kanji for seal
封 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means seal. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
封 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
封 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
フウ (fuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 封筒ふうとう · fūtō | envelope |
| 開封かいふう · kaifū | opening (a sealed item) |
| 同封どうふう · dōfū | enclosing |
ホウ (hou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 封建ほうけん · hōken | feudal |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 書類を封筒に入れて送った。Shorui o fūtō ni irete okutta.I put the documents in an envelope and sent them.
- 写真を手紙に同封しました。Shashin o tegami ni dōfū shimashita.I have enclosed a photo with the letter.
- 開封した商品は返品できません。Kaifū shita shōhin wa henpin dekimasen.Opened products cannot be returned.
- 歴史の授業で封建社会について学んだ。Rekishi no jugyō de hōken shakai ni tsuite mananda.We learned about feudal society in history class.
- 手紙の封を開けた。Tegami no fū o aketa.I opened the envelope of the letter.
Questions about 封
How many strokes does 封 have?
封 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 封?
The on readings are fuu (フウ), hou (ホウ). 封 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 封?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Movement and actions
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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 封
- 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.