chief, count, earl, uncle

About this kanji

The kanji 「伯」 primarily means chief or count, but it can also refer to an uncle or even Brazil. It is used mainly as a noun, appearing in several notable compounds. For example, 伯爵 (はくしゃく) means count, while 画伯 (がはく) refers to a master painter, indicating great skill in art. Additionally, 伯仲 (はくちゅう) describes a situation of being evenly matched. Interestingly, this kanji connects to Brazil with the term 伯剌西爾 (ブラジル). A helpful note is that while this kanji does not have a kun'yomi reading, its on'yomi readings are useful in compound words, enhancing your vocabulary.

Example sentences

• 伯父は優しい人だ。

  My uncle is a kind person.

Meanings across languages

English

chief, count, earl, uncle, Brazil

Tiếng Việt

trưởng, hầu, chú

日本語

伯爵, 伯父, ブラジル

한국어

백작, 삼촌, 브라질

中文

伯爵, 伯父, 巴西

id

pangeran

th

เคานต์

es

conde

fr

comte

de

Graf

pt

conde

Common compounds

• 伯爵はくしゃくcount, earl
• 画伯がはくmaster painter, great artist, painter
• 伯剌西爾ブラジルBrazil
• 伯仲はくちゅうbeing evenly matched, being equal with, being on a par with
• 伯楽ばくろうcattle or horse trader, good judge of horses or cattle
• 医伯いはくdoctor
• 侯伯こうはくnobles, feudal lords
• 伯兄はっけいthe eldest son