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腹
腹 (readings: ふく, はら; Japanese kanji) means “belly”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 腹痛 (stomachache).
What does 腹 mean?
| Kanji | 腹 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | belly |
| Readings | ふく, はら |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 腹
腹 is read ふく or はら depending on the word.
Example words with 腹
| Example | 腹痛 (stomachache) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14