Japanese Kanji

hyaku

hundred · leader of 100 men · east-west path between paddies

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒャクhyaku
  • ONハクhaku
  • KUNおさosa

Meaning

Hundred, leader of 100 men, east-west path between paddies.

Stroke order for 佰

佰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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