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伏

伏 — prostrated, bend down, bow

Learn the correct stroke order for 伏 (prostrated), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)フクfuku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふ.せるfuseru、ふ.すfusu
Strokes6
Radical人
Frequency#1604
Meaningsprostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

起伏きふくundulationnoun
降伏こうふくsurrender; capitulation; submissionnoun
潜伏せんぷくconcealment; hiding; ambushnoun
伏線ふくせんforeshadowingnoun
伏兵ふくへいambush; troops in ambushnoun
伏せるふせるto lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to turn over (face down)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 伏 (prostrated) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 伏 is #1604, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

起伏きふく — undulation
降伏こうふく — surrender; capitulation; submission
潜伏せんぷく — concealment; hiding; ambush

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 伏 have?

The kanji 伏 (prostrated) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 伏?

伏 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 伏 mean?

伏 means: prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes). On'yomi readings: フク. Kun'yomi readings: ふ.せる, ふ.す.

What JLPT level is 伏?

伏 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.