Japanese symbol for “smelt”

In Japanese, smelt is 吹く, read ふく (fuku).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

1. v5k, vi to blow (of the wind)
2. v5k, vt to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to blow on (hot tea, candles, etc.); to puff
3. v5k, vt to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to whistle (a tune)
4. v5k, vi, vt to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout; to spew; to puff out
5. v5k, vi, vt to sprout; to put forth (buds)
6. v5k, vi, vt to appear (on the surface); to form; to be coated with (powder, rust, etc.)

Kanji and stroke order

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Other Japanese words for “smelt”

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

See also: Chinese symbol for “smelt”.

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