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伏せ字

伏字

Reading

Kana: ふせじ
Romaji: fuseji
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

symbol used in place of a censored word (e.g. blank, circle, X, asterisk)

2

turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character

Note: later printed as 〓

Kanji

伏
Readings: フク、 ふ.せる、 ふ.す
Meanings: prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)
字
Readings: ジ、 あざ、 あざな、 -な
Meanings: character, letter, word, section of village