The kanji 符 primarily conveys the meaning of "charm," "talisman," "symbol," or "mark." It often relates to objects or symbols with mystical or symbolic significance, representing something official, or acting as a proof or authentication.

・On-yomi (音読み): フ (fu) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, or used as a component of words and phrases.

⚫︎お守り (omamori) Translation: amulet; charm; good-luck charm ⚫︎符号 (fuugou) Translation: symbol; sign; code; mark ⚫︎護符 (gofu) Translation: amulet; talisman; charm

The kanji 符 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字; keisei moji). ⚫︎ The semantic component is 竹 (take), meaning "bamboo" or "written document." ⚫︎ The phonetic component is 付 (fu), which contributes to the sound and meaning of "to attach" or "to affix." ⚫︎ Together, the character suggests a bamboo document or tablet that is attached or affixed, like an official mark or written charm. Originally, it described tallies and markings used for official purposes and documentation.