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服
服 (readings: ふく; Japanese kanji) means “clothes”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 制服 (uniform).
What does 服 mean?
| Kanji | 服 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | clothes |
| Readings | ふく |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 服
服 is read ふく depending on the word.
Example words with 服
| Example | 制服 (uniform) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14