JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji

符

符 — token

Reading
フ
Meaning
token; sign; mark; tally; charm
JLPT level
N2
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

符 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is フ and it means token; sign; mark; tally; charm. 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.

符 appears in everyday japanese words such as 符号 (sign) and 切符 (Ticket).

Japanese words containing 符

Frequently asked questions

What does 符 mean in Japanese?

符 means token; sign; mark; tally; charm in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 符 read?

符 is read フ. Reading it inside real words — 符号 and 切符 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 符 — is it JLPT N2?

Yes. 符 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 符 in a word?

A common word containing 符 is 符号 (ふごう) — "sign". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 符 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 符 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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