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On'yomi
ハ・ハク
HA / HAKU
Kun'yomi
はたがしら
hatagashira

hegemony · supremacy · leadership · champion

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Strokes19
Frequency#1173
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Strokes19

Component Breakdown

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覀 + 䩗

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of leather, moon, and west. Western leather supremacy.

Symbolism

Hegemony, champion, conquest. Represents supremacy.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

覇道を行く

はどうをいく

Walk the path of hegemony

Seek power through force

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 覇 mean in Japanese?

覇 means hegemony, supremacy, leadership, champion.

How do you read 覇?

On'yomi: ハ、ハク (HA, HAKU). Kun'yomi: はたがしら (hatagashira).

How many strokes does 覇 have?

覇 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 襾 (west).

Is 覇 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 覇 (hegemony, supremacy, leadership, champion) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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