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仏 kanji: meaning “Buddha”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N24 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
Buddha
On'yomi
ブツ、フツ
Kun'yomi
ほとけ

Picture story to remember 仏

A person (亻) resting on one elbow (厶) looks as calm as a Buddha.

How to write 仏: stroke order

仏 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 仏

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Kanji that share parts with 仏.