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伐
On'yomi
バツ・ハツ・カ・ボチ
BATSU / HATSU / KA / BOCHI
Kun'yomi
き.る・そむ.く・う.つ
kiru / somuku / utsu
fell · strike · attack · punish
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
伐=
亻戈
person + halberd
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and weapon. Person cutting with weapon.
Symbolism
Logging, subjugation, cut. Represents cutting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
南征北伐
なんせいほくばつ
attacking in all directions; attacking in all directions
党同伐異
とうどうばつい
narrow partisanship; narrow partisanship
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 伐 mean in Japanese?
伐 means fell, strike, attack, punish.
How do you read 伐?
On'yomi: バツ、ハツ、カ、ボチ (BATSU, HATSU, KA, BOCHI). Kun'yomi: き.る、そむ.く、う.つ (kiru, somuku, utsu).
How many strokes does 伐 have?
伐 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 伐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 伐 (fell, strike, attack, punish) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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