adverb

  1. or, otherwise.
  2. furthermore, also.
  3. perhaps, by some chance, possibly. Archaism.
  4. that being said, be that as it may. Archaism.
  5. however, but. Archaism.
  6. not to mention, needless to say. Archaism.
  7. as expected, sure enough. Archaism.
  8. really, at all. Archaism. Used to express emphatic denial, suspicion, or emotion.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
はた
はた

Contained Kanji Breakdown

leader, commander, general
ショウ はた まさ.に (6th, N2)
half of tree trunk, rad. no. 90
handful, pinch
リン リチ リツ
claw radical (no. 87)
measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little
スン す みき (6th, N1)