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