斎
Kanji · N1
斎 / purification
Kanji for purification, Buddhist food, or room.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | とき、つつし.む、ものいみ、い.む、いわ.う、いつ.く | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
斎 carries the meaning purification, Buddhist food, or room.
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Common compounds with 斎
斎場さいじょうfuneral hall
書斎しょさいstudy / library / den
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