伏: the kanji for lie face down; hide
伏 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means lie face down; hide. Below are its readings, 7 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
伏 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
伏 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 7 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
フク (fuku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 起伏きふく · kifuku | ups and downs |
| 伏線ふくせん · fukusen | foreshadowing |
| 潜伏せんぷく · senpuku | hiding; incubation |
| 降伏こうふく · kōfuku | surrender |
ふせる (fuseru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 伏せるふせる · fuseru | to lay face down; to conceal |
| うつ伏せうつぶせ · utsubuse | lying face down |
ふす (fusu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 伏すふす · fusu | to bow down; to lie prostrate |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この小説には伏線がたくさんある。Kono shōsetsu ni wa fukusen ga takusan aru.This novel is full of foreshadowing.
- …道は起伏が多くて疲れた。Michi wa kifuku ga ōkute tsukareta.The road had many ups and downs and wore me out.
- カードを伏せて机に置いた。Kādo o fusete tsukue ni oita.I put the cards face down on the desk.
- 赤ちゃんがうつ伏せで寝ている。Akachan ga utsubuse de nete iru.The baby is sleeping face down.
- 名前は伏せて話を紹介する。Namae wa fusete hanashi o shōkai suru.I'll share the story without giving names.
Questions about 伏
How many strokes does 伏 have?
伏 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 伏?
The on readings are fuku (フク). The kun readings are fuseru (ふせる), fusu (ふす).
What JLPT level is 伏?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 伏
- 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.