福

福 — blessing, fortune, luck

Learn the correct stroke order for 福 (blessing), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 313 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 13

On'yomi (音読み)フクfuku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes13

Radical示

Frequency#467

Meaningsblessing, fortune, luck, wealth

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

幸福こうふくhappiness; well-being; joynoun

至福しふくbeatitude; supreme blissnoun

祝福しゅくふくcelebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessingnoun

福音ふくいんgood news; glad tidingsnoun

福祉ふくしwelfare; well-being; social welfarenoun

冥福めいふくhappiness in the next world; heavenly bliss; repose of one's soulnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 福 (blessing) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 示.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 福 is #467, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

幸福こうふく — happiness; well-being; joy

至福しふく — beatitude; supreme bliss

祝福しゅくふく — celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (示)

示show 礼salute 社company 祉welfare 祈pray 神gods 祝celebrate 祖ancestor

Same reading

腹abdomen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 福 have?

The kanji 福 (blessing) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 福?

福 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 福 mean?

福 means: blessing, fortune, luck, wealth. On'yomi readings: フク.

What JLPT level is 福?

福 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.