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舶

On'yomi
ハク
HAKU

liner · ship

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1753
Radical舟boat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of boat and white. White boat.

Symbolism

Ship, imported, foreign ship. Represents large ship.

Component Breakdown

舶=
舟白

boat + white

Words & Expressions

Words written with 舶

船舶せんぱくvessel
舶来はくらいimported

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 舶 mean in Japanese?

舶 means liner, ship.

How do you read 舶?

On'yomi: ハク (HAKU).

How many strokes does 舶 have?

舶 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 舟 (boat).

Is 舶 a good kanji for a tattoo?

舶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means liner, ship. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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