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把
On'yomi
ハ・ワ
HA / WA
grasp · faggot · bunch · counter for bundles
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and tomoe. Grasping with hand.
Symbolism
Grasp, hold, grip. Represents grasping.
Component Breakdown
把=
扌巴
hand + 巴
Other kanji with the same meaning
“grasp”
“bunch”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 把 mean in Japanese?
把 means grasp, faggot, bunch, counter for bundles.
How do you read 把?
On'yomi: ハ、ワ (HA, WA).
How many strokes does 把 have?
把 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 把 a good kanji for a tattoo?
把 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means grasp, faggot, bunch, counter for bundles. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.