佐
Kanji · N1
佐 / assistant
Kanji for assistant or help.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
佐 carries the meaning assistant or help.
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Common compounds with 佐
少佐しょうさmajor / lieutenant commander / wing commander
大佐たいさcolonel / captain
中佐ちゅうさlieutenant colonel / commander
補佐ほさaid / help / assistance
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