伏せ字

伏字

Reading

Kana: ふせじ

Romaji: fuseji

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