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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 封freq #1200

seal, envelope, close

On'yomi (音読み)

  • フウ
  • ホウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ふさ.ぐ
  • と.じる

Mnemonic

To seal the envelope, the letter (亻) must be tucked away inside the pig (豕), ensuring it remains closed.

About this kanji

The kanji 「封」 primarily means "seal," "envelope," or "to close." It is commonly used as a noun, as seen in the compound 封筒 (ふうとう), meaning "envelope," which is something you use to send letters. Another important compound is 封印 (ふういん), meaning "seal," often indicating a closure that ensures security. The verb 封じる (ふうじる) means "to seal up," emphasizing the action of closing something off. Additionally, 封建 (ほうけん) refers to "feudalism," relating to historical governmental structure. When using this kanji, remember it conveys a sense of closure, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense.

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Example sentences

  • 手紙を封筒に入れた。

    I put the letter in the envelope.

Meanings across languages

English
seal, envelope, close
Tiếng Việt
niêm phong, bao thư, đóng lại
日本語
封, 封じる, 封筒
한국어
도장, 봉투, 닫다
中文
封印, 信封, 关闭
id
segel, amplop, menutup
th
เนื้อผนึก, ซอง, ปิด
es
sello, sobre, cerrar
fr
sceau, enveloppe, fermer
de
Siegel, Umschlag, schließen
pt
selo, envelope, fechar

Common compounds

  • 封筒ふうとうenvelope
  • 封印ふういんseal, stamp
  • 封じるふうじるto seal up, to close
  • 封建ほうけんfeudalism

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