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fuku

Fuku is a Japanese term that can refer to several different words depending on the kanji used. It is commonly read as fuku and can be written with kanji such as 福 or 服, each with distinct meanings.

When written with the kanji 福, fuku denotes fortune, happiness, or blessing. This meaning appears in greetings,

When written with the kanji 服, fuku means clothing or garments. This usage appears in everyday language

A well-known modern usage is fukubukuro (福袋), literally “lucky bag.” This is a New Year practice in

Fuku is also encountered as a given name or surname in Japan, though its exact meaning in

decorations,
and
personal
names,
and
it
is
a
common
motif
in
cultural
symbols
of
luck
and
auspiciousness,
especially
during
celebrations
and
New
Year
observances.
to
refer
to
apparel
and
in
various
compounds
related
to
dressing
and
attire.
which
retailers
sell
sealed
bags
containing
a
random
assortment
of
items
at
a
fixed
price,
offering
an
element
of
surprise
and
the
promise
of
good
fortune.
a
name
depends
on
the
kanji
chosen.
It
may
appear
in
place
names
or
corporate
names
as
well,
where
the
intended
meaning
aligns
with
the
chosen
character.
Overall,
fuku
is
a
versatile
word
in
Japanese,
with
meanings
tied
to
luck
or
to
clothing
depending
on
its
kanji.