Meaning

Chief, Count, Earl, Uncle, Brazil

Readings

Radical

亻 — human (Kangxi radical #9)

Components

• 亻 (radical)
• 白 — White

Example sentences

• 私の伯父は１８歳で船乗りになった。My uncle went to sea at 18.
• 私が今日あるのは伯父のおかげです。My uncle has made me what I am today.
• 彼女の伯母は一日中彼の犬の世話をする。Her aunt takes care of his dog during the day.

Appears in

Not used as a component of other kanji in this set.