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On'yomi
ハク
HAKU
Kun'yomi
と.まる・と.める
tomaru / tomeru

overnight stay · put up at · ride at anchor

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1233
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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water + white

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and white. White water.

Symbolism

Stay, anchor, lodge. Represents staying.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Silence of the night

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

泊まりがけの仕事

とまりがけのしごと

Overnight work

Work requiring staying away from home

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 泊 mean in Japanese?

泊 means overnight stay, put up at, ride at anchor.

How do you read 泊?

On'yomi: ハク (HAKU). Kun'yomi: と.まる、と.める (tomaru, tomeru).

How many strokes does 泊 have?

泊 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 泊 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 泊 (overnight stay, put up at, ride at anchor) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.