畑

Etymology

Composed of fire and field. Field burned by fire.

Symbolism

Field, farm work, vegetable garden. Represents field.

What does 畑 mean in Japanese?

畑 means farm, field, garden, one's specialty, (kokuji).

How do you read 畑?

Kun'yomi: はた、はたけ、-ばたけ (hata, hatake, batake).

How many strokes does 畑 have?

畑 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).

Is 畑 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 畑 (farm, field, garden, one's specialty, (kokuji)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.