復

復 — restore, return to, revert

Learn the correct stroke order for 復 (restore), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 512 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 12

On'yomi (音読み)フクfuku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)またmata

Strokes12

Radical彳

Frequency#438

Meaningsrestore, return to, revert, resume

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

往復おうふくmaking a round trip; going and returning; coming and goingnoun

回復かいふくrestoration; recovery; rehabilitationnoun

修復しゅうふくrestoration; repair; mendingnoun

復活ふっかつrevival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; returnnoun

復帰ふっきreturn; reversion; comebacknoun

復旧ふっきゅうrestoration; restitution; rehabilitationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 復 (restore) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 彳.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 復 is #438, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

往復おうふく — making a round trip; going and returning; coming and going

回復かいふく — restoration; recovery; rehabilitation

修復しゅうふく — restoration; repair; mending

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 復 have?

The kanji 復 (restore) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 復?

復 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 復 mean?

復 means: restore, return to, revert, resume. On'yomi readings: フク. Kun'yomi readings: また.

What JLPT level is 復?

復 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.