Translation and Meaning of: 封 - fuu

The word 「封」 (fuu) has a rich historical and cultural significance in the Japanese language, representing multifaceted aspects ranging from the idea of sealing or closing to administrative and territorial concepts. The word is composed of the kanji 「封」, which has origins in ancient Chinese characters and is often associated with concepts of closure and containment. At its core, this kanji evokes the image of something that is carefully covered or sealed, ensuring that its contents remain isolated or protected from external interference.

In its traditional use, 「封」 is often associated with expressions like 「封筒」 (fuutou), which means envelope, symbolizing the idea of something sealed for transport or sending, protecting the internal content. The expression 「封」 has also historically connected to the administrative and political world in Japan, where the term could denote a territorial or administrative division during the Japanese feudal period, reflecting the governance structure and management of specific areas by the daimyo.

Etymologically, the kanji 「封」 is composed of radicals that represent earth and to enclose, directly reflecting the idea of containment and protection. This earth radical suggests a connotation of physical boundary, while the enclosing aspect brings to mind the idea of security. Additionally, the use of the term has evolved over time, adapting to new forms of communication and administration, while still maintaining its cultural and historical roots. The application of the kanji may vary, but its intrinsic connection to concepts of security and integrity remains unchanged over the centuries.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 封筒 (fūtō) - Envelope
• 封印 (fūin) - Seal; restriction
• 封鎖 (fūsa) - Blockade; siege
• 封建 (fūken) - Feudal
• 封建制 (fūken-sei) - Feudal system
• 封建社会 (fūken shakai) - Feudal society
• 封建主義 (fūken shugi) - Feudalismo
• 封建時代 (fūken jidai) - Feudal era
• 封建制度 (fūken seido) - Feudal institution
• 封建国家 (fūken kokka) - Feudal state
• 封建的 (fūkendeki) - Feudal (adjective)
• 封建領主 (fūken ryōshu) - Feudal lord
• 封建的な (fūkendeki na) - Feudal
• 封建制度下 (fūken seido ka) - Under the feudal system
• 封建的な制度 (fūkendeki na seido) - Feudal system
• 封建的な社会 (fūkendeki na shakai) - Feudal society
• 封建的な支配 (fūkendeki na shihai) - Feudal domain
• 封建制度の (fūken seido no) - Of the feudal system
• 封建的な権力 (fūkendeki na kenryoku) - Feudal power (adjective)
• 封建的な支配者 (fūkendeki na shihai-sha) - Feudal ruler
• 封建的な秩序 (fūkendeki na chitsujo) - Feudal order
• 封建的な体制 (fūkendeki na taisei) - Feudal regime
• 封建的な階級制度 (fūkendeki na kaikyū seido) - Feudal class system (adjective)
• 封建的な支配権 (fūkendeki na shihai-ken) - Feudal domain right (adjective)

封

Romaji: fuu
Kana: ふう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: selo

Meaning in English: seal

Definition: To separate things or information from the outside world.

Example Sentences - (封) fuu

See below some example sentences:

封を開けて中を見てください。

Fū wo akete naka wo mite kudasai

Open the envelope and see what's inside.

Open the seal and look inside.

• 封 - Selo
• を - object particle
• 開けて - Open (gerund verb)
• 中 - Dentro
• を - object particle
• 見てください - Please look (imperative verb)

この封筒には大切な手紙が入っています。

Kono fuutou ni wa taisetsu na tegami ga haitteimasu

This envelope contains an important letter.

• この - this
• 封筒 - envelope
• に - in
• は - is
• 大切な - important
• 手紙 - carta
• が - (subject particle)
• 入っています - it's inside

封鎖された地域に入ることは禁止されています。

Fūsa sareta chiiki ni hairu koto wa kinshi sarete imasu

Entrar em uma área bloqueada é proibido.

É proibido entrar no bloqueio.

• 封鎖された - bloqueado
• 地域 - area
• に - particle indicating destination or location
• 入る - login
• ことは - ação de fazer algo
• 禁止されています - é proibido