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