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伯 kanji: meaning “chief”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
chief
On'yomi
ハク
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 伯

A person (亻) is made chief when the tribe gives him a white (白) headband.

Parts in this story:白

How to write 伯: stroke order

伯 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 伯

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Kanji that share parts with 伯.