hatake

Hatake is a Japanese noun meaning a cultivated field or farm, commonly written with the kanji 畑. In everyday Japanese, 畑 refers to farmland or gardens used for crops other than rice, while 田 denotes paddy fields. The term appears in various compound expressions related to agriculture and gardening, such as 畑仕事 (hatake shigoto, field work).

The word also exists as a Japanese surname. In popular culture, Hatake is best known as the surname of Kakashi Hatake, a fictional ninja from the Naruto manga and anime series. Kakashi is a member of Konohagakure’s Team 7 and is recognized for his distinctive appearance and abilities within the story.

Beyond fiction, Hatake can occur in geographic names and as part of Japanese personal names, reflecting its agricultural meaning. The core association of the term remains the idea of cultivated land.