Kanji · N3 · 8 strokes
府 / prefecture
Kanji for prefecture or government.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | フ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
府 carries the meaning prefecture or government.
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How to write 府
Trace 府 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 府
大阪府おおさかふOsaka prefecture
政府せいふgovernment
都道府県とどうふけんprefectures of Japan
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府 in context
住所は大阪府吹田市です。
じゅうしょはおおさかふすいたしです。
The address is Suita City, Osaka Prefecture.
政府はいろいろな仕事をしています。
せいふはいろいろなしごとをしています。
The government does various types of work.
日本には47都道府県あります。
にほんにはよんじゅうななとどうふけんあります。
There are 47 prefectures in Japan.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 府 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
府 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/府
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