複: the kanji for multiple; complex; duplicate
複 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means multiple; complex; duplicate. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
複 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
複 has 1 reading 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).
フク (fuku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 複雑ふくざつ · fukuzatsu | complicated |
| 複数ふくすう · fukusū | plural; several |
| 重複ちょうふく · chōfuku | duplication; overlap |
| 複写ふくしゃ · fukusha | copy; duplicate |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この問題は複雑でよくわからない。Kono mondai wa fukuzatsu de yoku wakaranai.This problem is complicated and hard to understand.
- 複数の人から同じ話を聞いた。Fukusū no hito kara onaji hanashi o kiita.I heard the same story from several people.
- 説明が重複しないように注意する。Setsumei ga chōfuku shinai yō ni chūi suru.I'm careful not to repeat the same explanation.
- 書類を複写して保管した。Shorui o fukusha shite hokan shita.I made copies of the documents and kept them.
- 複雑な気持ちで話を聞いた。Fukuzatsu na kimochi de hanashi o kiita.I listened with mixed feelings.
Questions about 複
How many strokes does 複 have?
複 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 複?
The on readings are fuku (フク). 複 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 複?
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.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Qualities and conditions
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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 複
- 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.