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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and white. White person.
Symbolism
Uncle, count, chief. Represents elder.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Thinking of one's country
Component Breakdown
person + white
Words & Expressions
Words written with 伯
Four-Character Compounds
勢力伯仲
せいりょくはくちゅう
(two sides) being evenly matched in influence or power
保革伯仲
ほかくはくちゅう
conservatives and reformists being neck and neck; balanced conservative and progressive strengths
実力伯仲
じつりょくはくちゅう
(the two persons' sides) being evenly matched in ability
伯仲の間
はくちゅうのかん
Between equals; So close that neither is superior
Anime & Manga
佐伯さんは眠ってる
Saeki-san wa Nemutteru
A well-known work with 伯 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
長谷川等伯
Name contains 伯
Hasegawa Tōhaku was a Japanese painter and founder of the Hasegawa school.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“chief”
“uncle”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 伯 mean in Japanese?
伯 means chief, count, earl, uncle, Brazil.
How do you read 伯?
On'yomi: ハク (HAKU).
How many strokes does 伯 have?
伯 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 伯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
伯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chief, count, earl, uncle, Brazil. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.