Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 伏せ字(ふせじ) in Japanese

伏せ字, 伏字
Kana Reading
ふせじ
Romaji
fuseji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    symbol used in place of a censored word (e.g. blank, circle, X, asterisk)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)

On'Yomi: フク

Kun'Yomi: ふ.せる, ふ.す

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JLPT 4

6 strokes

character, letter, word, section of village

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: あざ, あざな, -な

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