Japanese Kanji

hatsu

handle · deal with · dispose of

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONハツhatsu
  • ONハチhachi
  • ONベツbetsu
  • KUNさば.くsaba
  • KUNさば.けるsaba
  • KUNは.けha

Meaning

Handle, deal with, dispose of, sell, be in demand, be worldly, be frank, be sensible, be sociable, drainage, sale, demand for, eight.

Stroke order for 捌

捌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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