Kanji · N2

/ sand

Kanji for sand.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)サ、シャSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)すなNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

砂 carries the meaning sand.

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Common compounds with 砂

さきゅうsand dune / sand hill
さとうsugar
さばくdesert
すなsand / grit / fine gravel
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