伯
はく
haku
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
伯 is the kanji for "Earl". The most common reading is はく (haku). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Earl
Also : Count · Chief · Uncle
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Readings
onはく/ haku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
亻白
Example Sentences
彼は伯爵の称号を持っている。
かれははくしゃくのしょうごうをもっている。
He holds the title of count.
伯父が家族を支えている。
おじがかぞくをささえている。
My uncle supports the family.
Vocabulary using 伯
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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