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