覇

覇 — hegemony, supremacy, leadership

Learn the correct stroke order for 覇 (hegemony), a 19-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school19 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハha、ハクhaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はたがしらhatagashira
Strokes19
Radical襾
Frequency#1173
Meaningshegemony, supremacy, leadership, champion

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

制覇せいはconquest; domination; supremacynoun
覇気はきspirit; drive; vigournoun
覇権はけんhegemonynoun
覇者はしゃsupreme ruler; conquerornoun
連覇れんぱsuccessive championshipsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 覇 (hegemony) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 襾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 覇 is #1173, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

制覇せいは — conquest; domination; supremacy
覇気はき — spirit; drive; vigour
覇権はけん — hegemony

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 覇 have?

The kanji 覇 (hegemony) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 覇?

覇 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 覇 mean?

覇 means: hegemony, supremacy, leadership, champion. On'yomi readings: ハ, ハク. Kun'yomi readings: はたがしら.

What JLPT level is 覇?

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