婦: the kanji for woman; wife
婦 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means woman; wife. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
婦 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
婦 has 1 reading 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 |
|---|---|
| 主婦しゅふ · shufu | housewife |
| 夫婦ふうふ · fūfu | married couple |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼女は専業主婦です。Kanojo wa sengyō shufu desu.She is a full-time housewife.
- この夫婦には子どもが三人いる。Kono fūfu ni wa kodomo ga sannin iru.This couple has three children.
- 主婦の多くは家計を管理している。Shufu no ōku wa kakei o kanri shite iru.Many housewives manage the household finances.
- …若い夫婦がこの町に増えている。Wakai fūfu ga kono machi ni fuete iru.Young couples are increasing in this town.
- 彼女は主婦業と仕事を両立させている。Kanojo wa shufugyō to shigoto o ryōritsu sasete iru.She balances housework and her job.
Questions about 婦
How many strokes does 婦 have?
婦 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 婦?
The on readings are fu (フ). 婦 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 婦?
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 婦
- 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.