JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
伯 — chief
- Reading
- ハク
- Meaning
- chief; count; earl; uncle; Brazil
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
伯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハク and it means chief; count; earl; uncle; Brazil. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
伯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 伯母さん (aunt), 伯父さん (uncle) and 伯父/叔父 (grandfather).
Japanese words containing 伯
Frequently asked questions
What does 伯 mean in Japanese?
伯 means chief; count; earl; uncle; Brazil in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 伯 read?
伯 is read ハク. Reading it inside real words — 伯母さん and 伯父さん and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伯 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 伯 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 伯 in a word?
A common word containing 伯 is 伯母さん (おばさん) — "aunt". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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