stomach, belly, abdomen

JLPT N1 13 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (fù) primarily refers to the stomach or abdomen, the part of the body between the chest and pelvis. It is commonly used in medical, anatomical, and everyday contexts when discussing this body area.

Common Collocations

  • (fùbù): abdomen; often used in medical examinations or descriptions.
  • (fùjī): abdominal muscles; frequently mentioned in fitness or exercise contexts.
  • 肚子 (dùzi fùbù): belly area; a more colloquial way to refer to the stomach region.

Usage Notes

is a formal or technical term compared to 肚子 (dùzi), which is more casual and commonly used in daily conversation to mean belly or stomach. When talking about health or anatomy, is preferred. It can also appear in compound words related to the abdomen.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse with (wèi), which specifically means the stomach organ. refers to the whole abdominal area, not just the stomach organ itself.

Example Sentences

He felt very bloated in his abdominal area because he ate too much.

The doctor examined his abdomen and confirmed there was nothing abnormal.

She practices yoga to strengthen the muscles in her abdomen.