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珀
On'yomi
ハク
HAKU
amber · soul of tiger
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- — The 'haku' in kohaku (amber). Together with ko, it means 'stone of the tiger's soul.' A gem treasured since ancient times, this beautiful character is used in beer descriptions and personal names.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 珀
Four-Character Compounds
琥珀
こはく
amber - fossilized tree resin
Proverbs & Idioms
琥珀の輝き
Amber's glow - warm golden shine
太古の記憶
Ancient memories - preserved in amber
Anime & Manga
狼と香辛料II 狼と琥珀色の憂鬱
Spice and Wolf II: Wolf and the Amber Melancholy
A well-known work with 珀 in its Japanese title.
Games
ポケットモンスター
Pokémon(1996–)
Developer: Game Freak
Old Amber is the fossil that revives Aerodactyl, built on the idea of a creature sealed in amber.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“amber”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 珀 mean in Japanese?
珀 means amber, soul of tiger.
How do you read 珀?
On'yomi: ハク (HAKU).
How many strokes does 珀 have?
珀 has 9 strokes.
Is 珀 a good kanji for a tattoo?
珀 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means amber, soul of tiger. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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