浮
Kanji · N2
浮 / floating
Kanji for floating, float, or rise to surface.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | フ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | う.く、う.かれる、う.かぶ、う.かべる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
浮 carries the meaning floating, float, or rise to surface.
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Common compounds with 浮
浮世絵うきよえukiyo-e / ukiyoe / Edo-period woodblock print
浮かれるうかれるto make merry / to be festive
浮浪者ふろうしゃvagrant / vagabond / tramp
浮くうくto float
浮気うわきextramarital sex / affair / fooling around
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