Word details

ふぐ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ふぐ.

Dictionary

Entry

河豚とん (河豚)フグくべNounUsually kanaFreq #69327
1

puffer fish; blow fish; fugu; globefish; swellfish

Examples
フグは日本の珍味だ。
Blowfish is a delicacy in Japan.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

river

8 strokesFrequency 663JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

かわ

Nanori

かっこう

pork, pig

11 strokesFrequency 1,864JLPT N1Grade 8

On

トン

Kun

ぶた

abalone, puffer fish

20 strokes

On

フク

Kun

あわびふぐ

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