才
Kanji · N2
才 / genius
Kanji for genius, years old, or cubic shaku.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
才 carries the meaning genius, years old, or cubic shaku.
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Common compounds with 才
〜才さいso / like that
俊才しゅんさいprodigy / talented person / person of exceptional talent
漫才まんざいmanzai / comic dialogue / two-person comedy act, usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit
才能さいのうtalent / ability
天才てんさいgenius / prodigy / natural gift
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