Japanese Kanji

hatsu

tree

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONハツhatsu
  • ONハチhachi
  • KUNえぶりeburi

Meaning

Tree.

朳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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