Japanese Kanji

hatsu

epilogue · postscript

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONハツhatsu
  • ONバツbatsu
  • KUNおくがきokugaki
  • KUNふ.むfu

Meaning

Epilogue, postscript.

Stroke order for 跋

跋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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