Definition of 伏せ字 (ふせじ)

伏せ字

ふせじ

fuseji

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(later printed as 〓)
Other readings:
伏字【ふせじ】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)
character, letter, word, section of village