JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
仏 — Buddha
- Reading
- ブツ・フツ・ほとけ
- Meaning
- Buddha; the dead; France
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
仏 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ブツ・フツ・ほとけ and it means Buddha; the dead; France. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
仏 appears in everyday japanese words such as 仏 (French), 仏 (Buddha) and 仏像 (Buddhist image).
Japanese words containing 仏
Frequently asked questions
What does 仏 mean in Japanese?
仏 means Buddha; the dead; France in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 仏 read?
仏 is read ブツ・フツ・ほとけ. Reading it inside real words — 仏 and 仏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 仏 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 仏 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 仏 in a word?
A common word containing 仏 is 仏 (ふつ) — "French". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 仏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 仏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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