聖
Kanji · N1
聖 / holy
Kanji for holy, saint, or sage.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セイ、ショウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひじり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
聖 carries the meaning holy, saint, or sage.
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Common compounds with 聖
聖地せいちsacred place / holy ground / the Holy Land
神聖しんせいholiness / sacredness / sanctity
聖書せいしょBible / the Scriptures / Holy Writ
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