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副
副 (readings: ふく; Japanese kanji) means “secondary / vice-”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 副社長 (vice president).
What does 副 mean?
| Kanji | 副 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | secondary / vice- |
| Readings | ふく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 副
副 is read ふく depending on the word.
Example words with 副
| Example | 副社長 (vice president) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14