KanjiSchool
阜
阜 (readings: ふ; Japanese kanji) means “hill / Gifu”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 岐阜県 (Gifu Prefecture).
What does 阜 mean?
| Kanji | 阜 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hill / Gifu |
| Readings | ふ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 阜
阜 is read ふ depending on the word.
Example words with 阜
| Example | 岐阜県 (Gifu Prefecture) |
|---|
Practice writing 阜 — free
See 阜's stroke order, take a quiz, and add it to your spaced-repetition review. KanjiSchool teaches all 1,026 Kyōiku kanji through real stories and news.
Start free — no credit card →
Updated: 2026-07-14