JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
副 — vice-
- Reading
- フク
- Meaning
- vice-; assistant; aide; duplicate; copy
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
副 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is フク and it means vice-; assistant; aide; duplicate; copy. 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.
副 appears in everyday japanese words such as 副 (especially) and 副詞 (adverb).
Japanese words containing 副
Frequently asked questions
What does 副 mean in Japanese?
副 means vice-; assistant; aide; duplicate; copy in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 副 read?
副 is read フク. Reading it inside real words — 副 and 副詞 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 副 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 副 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 副 in a word?
A common word containing 副 is 副 (とりわけ) — "especially". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 副 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 副 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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