符

Symbol, Sign, Token

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

Train tickets in Japan often include the kanji 切符 (kippu), one of the most common words containing 符. Although IC cards are widespread today, the word 切符 is still used every day.

Memory Trick

Imagine holding a train ticket with a special symbol printed on it. That ticket helps you remember 符 means 'symbol' or 'token.'

Readings

Onyomi: フ (fu)

Kunyomi:

Example Words

切符

きっぷ (kippu)

Ticket

符号

ふごう (fugou)

Symbol, Code

暗号符

あんごうふ (angoufu)

Code symbol

音符

おんぷ (onpu)

Musical note

Example Sentence

駅で切符を買いました。

えきできっぷをかいました。

eki de kippu o kaimashita

I bought a train ticket at the station.

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