This kanji means to emit, start from or depart.

on readings:
  • hatsu
  • hotsu
kun readings:
    -
examples:
genshiryoku hatsudensho nuclear power plant
hakkin prohibition of sale
hassha departure
hatchū order, commision
hatsuon pronunciation
kaihatsu development
keihatsu enlightenment, edification
shihatsu the first (train) departure

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Last ∆ on 5 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.