JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
伏 — prostrated
- Reading
- フク・ふ.せる・ふ.す
- Meaning
- prostrated; bend down; bow; cover; lay
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
伏 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is フク・ふ.せる・ふ.す and it means prostrated; bend down; bow; cover; lay. 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.
伏 appears in everyday japanese words such as 起伏 (undulation) and 降伏 (capitulation).
Japanese words containing 伏
Frequently asked questions
What does 伏 mean in Japanese?
伏 means prostrated; bend down; bow; cover; lay in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 伏 read?
伏 is read フク・ふ.せる・ふ.す. Reading it inside real words — 起伏 and 降伏 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伏 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 伏 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 伏 in a word?
A common word containing 伏 is 起伏 (きふく) — "undulation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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