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奮
奮 (readings: ふん, ふる; Japanese kanji) means “to be roused / to be stirred”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 興奮 (excitement).
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試合で奮い立つ。
しあいでふるいたつ。I get fired up in the game.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 奮 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to be roused / to be stirred |
| Readings | ふん, ふる |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 興奮 (excitement) |
How to read 奮
奮 is read ふん or ふる depending on the word.
Words with 奮
- 興奮hưng phấn
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Updated: 2026-08-09