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伯

伯 — chief, count, earl

Learn the correct stroke order for 伯 (chief), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハクhaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes7
Radical人
Frequency#1741
Meaningschief, count, earl, uncle, Brazil

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

画伯がはくmaster painter; great artistnoun
伯爵はくしゃくcount; earlnoun
伯仲はくちゅうbeing evenly matched; being equal with; being on a par withnoun
伯はくcount; earlnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 伯 (chief) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 伯 is #1741, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

画伯がはく — master painter; great artist
伯爵はくしゃく — count; earl
伯仲はくちゅう — being evenly matched; being equal with; being on a par with

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

人person今now介jammed in仏Buddha仁humanity代substitute以by means of付adhere

Same reading

迫urge博Dr.覇hegemony拍clap舶liner

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 伯 have?

The kanji 伯 (chief) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 伯?

伯 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 伯 mean?

伯 means: chief, count, earl, uncle, Brazil. On'yomi readings: ハク.

What JLPT level is 伯?

伯 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.