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伯
chief · count · elder brother · uncle
N1On: はくKun: お
Memory Aid
'Haku' — The 'HAKU' (伯) of a noble 'Count' might be 'haughty' and 'picky' about his white clothes.
Vocabulary
伯爵はくしゃくcount, earl
伯父おじuncle (father's elder brother)
伯母おばaunt (father's elder sister)
伯仲はくちゅうrivalry, being evenly matched
Example Sentences
私の伯父は医者です。
My uncle is a doctor.
彼は伯爵の称号を持っています。
He holds the title of Count.
伯母が美味しい料理を作ってくれました。
My aunt made me delicious food.
両者の実力は伯仲している。
The abilities of both sides are evenly matched.