伐
fell · strike · attack · punish
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and weapon. Person cutting with weapon.
Symbolism
Logging, subjugation, cut. Represents cutting.
Component Breakdown
person + halberd
Words & Expressions
Words written with 伐
Four-Character Compounds
南征北伐
なんせいほくばつ
attacking in all directions
党同伐異
とうどうばつい
narrow partisanship
Anime & Manga
無職転生 ～異世界行ったら本気だす～ 第2クール エリスのゴブリン討伐
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Cour 2 - Eris the Goblin Slayer
A well-known work with 伐 in its Japanese title.
ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time
A well-known work with 伐 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
伐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fell, strike, attack, punish. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.