裁
Kanji · N1
裁 / tailor
Kanji for tailor, judge, or decision.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | た.つ、さば.く | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
裁 carries the meaning tailor, judge, or decision.
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Common compounds with 裁
裁縫さいほうsewing / needlework
裁判さいばんtrial / judgement / judgment
独裁どくさいdictatorship / despotism / autocracy
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