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伏

crouch, conceal

JLPT N1 6 strokes
Kun'yomi
ふ.せる・ふ.す
On'yomi
フク

伏 means "crouch, conceal". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 6 strokes. It is read ふ.せる・ふ.す in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and フク in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

伏 in example sentences

  • 床ゆかに伏ふせろ！

    Yuka ni fusero!

    Get down!

  • 彼かれは床ゆかに身みを伏ふせた。

    Kare wa yuka ni mi o fuseta.

    He laid himself flat on the floor.

  • 彼かれは床ゆかに伏ふせっている。

    Kare wa yuka ni fusette iru.

    He is confined to bed now.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Common questions

What does the kanji 伏 mean?
伏 means "crouch, conceal". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 伏 have?
伏 is written in 6 strokes.
How is 伏 read?
It is read ふ.せる・ふ.す in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and フク in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 伏?
伏 is a JLPT N1 kanji.
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