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複
複 (readings: ふく; Japanese kanji) means “double / complex”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 複雑 (complicated).
What does 複 mean?
| Kanji | 複 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | double / complex |
| Readings | ふく |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 複
複 is read ふく depending on the word.
Example words with 複
| Example | 複雑 (complicated) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14