Quick answer
府 is the kanji for "Borough". A common reading is ふ (fu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Borough
Also : Storehouse · Govt Office · Urban Prefecture · Representative Body
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 府 represents 'BOROUGH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of borough.
On-reading: ふ — remember this sound by associating it with borough.
Example Sentences
大阪府において、新しい産業が育ちつつあります。
おおさかふにおいて、あたらしいさんぎょうがそだちつつあります。
In Osaka Prefecture, new industries are growing.
政府の方針にしたがって、新しい政策が実施されました。
せいふのほうしんにしたがって、あたらしいせいさくがじっしされました。
In accordance with the government's policy, new measures were implemented.
Vocabulary using 府
Learn 府 with Spaced Repetition
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