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浮
Float, Rise
う-く (u-ku), う-かぶ (u-kabu), う-かれる (u-kareru), う-かべる (u-kaberu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 浮 is used in words like 浮かぶ (to float), 浮世絵 (ukiyo-e), and 浮気 (unfaithfulness). Its core meaning is something that rises or floats above the surface.
Memory Trick
Imagine a WOODEN BOAT FLOATING peacefully on a calm lake. It gently RISES and falls with the waves.
Readings
Onyomi: フ (fu)
Kunyomi: う-く (u-ku), う-かぶ (u-kabu), う-かれる (u-kareru), う-かべる (u-kaberu)
Example Words
浮かぶ
うかぶ (ukabu)
To float
浮く
うく (uku)
To float
浮世絵
うきよえ (ukiyoe)
Ukiyo-e woodblock print
浮気
うわき (uwaki)
Unfaithfulness
Example Sentence
葉っぱが 水に 浮いています。
はっぱが みずに ういています。
happa ga mizu ni uiteimasu
A leaf is floating on the water.