JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
服 — clothing
- Reading
- フク
- Meaning
- clothing; admit; obey; discharge
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
服 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is フク and it means clothing; admit; obey; discharge. 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.
服 appears in everyday japanese words such as 服 (clothes), 不服 (dissatisfaction) and 制服 (uniform).
Japanese words containing 服
Frequently asked questions
What does 服 mean in Japanese?
服 means clothing; admit; obey; discharge in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 服 read?
服 is read フク. Reading it inside real words — 服 and 不服 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 服 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 服 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 服 in a word?
A common word containing 服 is 服 (ふく) — "clothes". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 服 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 服 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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