JLPT N1 · 7 strokes
Kanji 甫: "for the first time, not until"
The kanji 甫 means "for the first time, not until". It is written with 7 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read ホ, フ in on'yomi and はじ.めて in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
ホフ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
はじ.めて
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | for the first time, not until |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 7 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | secondary school |
| Frequency rank | 2270 of 2,501 |
Common words with 甫
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