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