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布
布 (readings: ふ, ぬの; Japanese kanji) means “cloth / distribute”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 毛布 (blanket).
What does 布 mean?
| Kanji | 布 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cloth / distribute |
| Readings | ふ, ぬの |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 布
布 is read ふ or ぬの depending on the word.
Example words with 布
| Example | 毛布 (blanket) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14