Japanese Kanji

hatsu

pour · splash · water

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONハツhatsu
  • KUNも.るmo
  • KUNとびち.るtobichi

Meaning

Pour, splash, water, sprinkle, violent, malignant.

潑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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