Definition of (はた)

はた

はた

hata

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)
Other readings:
【はた】
Related Kanji
leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about
hit, right, appropriate, himself