What does the kanji 発 mean?

The kanji 発 (hatsu) means "departure, discharge, start, emit, publish". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "hatsu"?

"hatsu" is written with the kanji 発, meaning "departure, discharge, start, emit, publish". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) はつ (hatsu), ほつ (hotsu). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 発?

Write 発 ("departure") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.