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畑

Kun'yomi
はた・はたけ・-ばたけ
hata / hatake / batake

farm · field · garden · one's specialty · (kokuji)

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1176
Radical田field(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of fire and field. Field burned by fire.

Symbolism

Field, farm work, vegetable garden. Represents field.

Component Breakdown

畑=
火田

fire + field

Words & Expressions

Words written with 畑

麦畑むぎばたけcornfield

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 畑 mean in Japanese?

畑 means farm, field, garden, one's specialty, (kokuji).

How do you read 畑?

Kun'yomi: はた、はたけ、-ばたけ (hata, hatake, batake).

How many strokes does 畑 have?

畑 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).

Is 畑 a good kanji for a tattoo?

畑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means farm, field, garden, one's specialty, (kokuji). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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