伯
Meanings
1
count; earl
European noble title, equivalent to count or earl. Used in historical or foreign contexts.
The Count of Monte Cristo is the protagonist of a famous novel.
2
chief official of the Department of Worship (ritsuryō system)
historical term
Historical term; refers to the head of the Jingikan under the ancient ritsuryō system.
See also: 神祇官
Under the ritsuryō system, the haku was the chief official of the Department of Worship.
3
abbreviation
Abbreviation for 伯剌西爾 (ブラジル). Used mainly in compounds like 日伯 (Japan-Brazil).
See also: ブラジル
伯 is an abbreviation for Brazil.