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仏
仏 (readings: ぶつ, ふつ, ほとけ; Japanese kanji) means “Buddha / France”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 仏教 (Buddhism).
What does 仏 mean?
| Kanji | 仏 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Buddha / France |
| Readings | ぶつ, ふつ, ほとけ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 仏
仏 is read ぶつ or ふつ or ほとけ depending on the word.
Example words with 仏
| Example | 仏教 (Buddhism) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14