Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ふし) in Japanese

JLPT 3
Kana Reading
ふし
Romaji
fushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    joint; knuckle
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    tune; melody
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    part; notable characteristic


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

13 strokes

node, season, period, occasion, verse, clause, stanza, honor, joint, knuckle, knob, knot, tune, melody

On'Yomi: セツ, セチ

Kun'Yomi: ふし, -ぶし, のっと

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15 strokes

On'Yomi: セチ, セツ

Kun'Yomi: ふし

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