JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
複 — duplicate
- Reading
- フク
- Meaning
- duplicate; double; compound; multiple
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
複 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is フク and it means duplicate; double; compound; multiple. 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.
複 appears in everyday japanese words such as 複合 (composite), 重複 (duplication) and 複写 (copy).
Japanese words containing 複
Frequently asked questions
What does 複 mean in Japanese?
複 means duplicate; double; compound; multiple in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 複 read?
複 is read フク. Reading it inside real words — 複合 and 重複 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 複 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 複 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 複 in a word?
A common word containing 複 is 複合 (ふくごう) — "composite". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 複 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 複 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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