JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
夫 — husband
- Reading
- フ・フウ・ブ・おっと・それ
- Meaning
- husband; man
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
夫 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is フ・フウ・ブ・おっと・それ and it means husband; man. 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.
夫 appears in everyday japanese words such as 夫 (husband), 丈夫 (hero) and 夫妻 (man and wife).
Japanese words containing 夫
Frequently asked questions
What does 夫 mean in Japanese?
夫 means husband; man in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 夫 read?
夫 is read フ・フウ・ブ・おっと・それ. Reading it inside real words — 夫 and 丈夫 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 夫 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 夫 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 夫 in a word?
A common word containing 夫 is 夫 (おっと) — "husband". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 夫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 夫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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