2 Japanese words read fuku

fuku (ふく) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 吹く · .

吹く

ふく

To blow (wind, breath)

N5verb·fuku

How to remember it

Wind ふく (fuku) like a flute, gusting air across the sky.

Example sentences

  • 今日は強い風が吹いています。

    きょうはつよいかぜがふいています。

    A strong wind is blowing today.

  • 彼は笛を吹くのが上手です。

    かれはふえをふくのがじょうずです。

    He is good at playing the flute.

Usage

Godan verb; also used for playing wind instruments like 笛 (flute).

Related words

ふく

Clothes

N5noun·fuku

How to remember it

服 sounds like ふく (fuku) — fold up cloth to make clothes.

Example sentences

  • 新しい服を買いました。

    あたらしいふくをかいました。

    I bought new clothes.

  • この服は暖かくて便利です。

    このふくはあたたかくてべんりです。

    These clothes are warm and practical.

Usage

General term for clothing; counter is 着 (ちゃく) for counting garments.

Related words

着る洋服服屋

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