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勃
On'yomi
ボツ・ホツ
BOTSU / HOTSU
Kun'yomi
おこ.る・にわかに
okoru / niwakani
suddenness · rise
Details
Strokes9
Radical力power(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of power and phonetic. Power rising.
Symbolism
Outbreak, rise, sudden. Represents rising.
Component Breakdown
勃=
孛力
孛 + power
Words & Expressions
Words written with 勃
勃起ぼっきwelling up
勃牙利ブルガリアbulgaria
Four-Character Compounds
雄心勃々
ゆうしんぼつぼつ
aspiring; ambitious
Related Figures & Stories
赫連勃勃
Name contains 勃
Helian Bobo , né Liu Bobo , epithet Qujie , posthumous name Emperor Wulie of Hu Xia, was the founder of the Hu Xia dynasty, one of the Sixteen…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 勃 mean in Japanese?
勃 means suddenness, rise.
How do you read 勃?
On'yomi: ボツ、ホツ (BOTSU, HOTSU). Kun'yomi: おこ.る、にわかに (okoru, niwakani).
How many strokes does 勃 have?
勃 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 勃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
勃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means suddenness, rise. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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