才
さい
sai
JLPT N33 strokesKanjiLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
才 is the kanji for "Genius". A common reading is さい (sai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Genius
Also : Years Old · Cubic Shaku
Readings
onさい/ sai
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 才 represents 'GENIUS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of genius.
Reading ·
On-reading: さい — remember this sound by associating it with genius.
Example Sentences
彼女は音楽の才能を早くから発揮した。
かのじょはおんがくのさいのうをはやくからはっきした。
She showed her musical talent from an early age.
三才の子供が一人でズボンをはけるようになった。
さんさいのこどもがひとりでずぼんをはけるようになった。
The three-year-old child became able to put on pants alone.
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