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