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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + white
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and white. White person.
Symbolism
Uncle, count, chief. Represents elder.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Thinking of one's country
Words & Expressions
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; (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; conservatives and reformists being neck and neck
実力伯仲
じつりょくはくちゅう
(the two persons' sides) being evenly matched in ability; (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
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?
Yes. 伯 (chief, count, earl, uncle, Brazil) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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