腹: the kanji for stomach; belly
腹 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means stomach; belly. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
腹 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
腹 has 2 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).
フク (fuku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 空腹くうふく · kūfuku | empty stomach; hunger |
はら (hara)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 腹はら · hara | stomach; belly |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 空腹で仕事に集中できない。Kūfuku de shigoto ni shūchū dekinai.I can't concentrate on work because I'm hungry.
- 朝から何も食べていなくて腹が減った。Asa kara nani mo tabete inakute hara ga hetta.I haven't eaten anything since morning and I'm hungry.
- 空腹のまま運動しないでください。Kūfuku no mama undō shinaide kudasai.Please don't exercise on an empty stomach.
- 食べ過ぎて腹が痛い。Tabesugite hara ga itai.My stomach hurts because I ate too much.
- 空腹を我慢して仕事を続けた。Kūfuku o gaman shite shigoto o tsuzuketa.I endured my hunger and continued working.
Questions about 腹
How many strokes does 腹 have?
腹 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 腹?
The on readings are fuku (フク). The kun readings are hara (はら).
What JLPT level is 腹?
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 腹
- 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.