name
Meaning 1
Alternative form of Fugu.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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fuku
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noun
Meaning 2
A Japanese-style school uniform, especially a sailor fuku.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
- Mankichi attends a middle school in a small village, which has gakuran for guys and fukus for girls. - https://official-tropes.fandom.com/wiki/Sailor_Fuku
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noun
Meaning 3
A costume, as of an anime character.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
- The moisture wicking is excellent, which is great for wearing fuku to hot Texas summer cons. - https://thegeekyseamstress.com/2019/06/14/costume-notes-sailor-pluto-3-0/
- Oh the joys of wearing fuku in public. - https://cosplay.com/index.php/s/3n65bmjw9
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History
Etymology
From Japanese 服 (fuku, “clothes”).