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才
才 (readings: さい; Japanese kanji) means “years old / talent”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 天才 (genius).
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私は八才です。
わたしははっさいです。I am eight years old.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 才 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | years old / talent |
| Readings | さい |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 天才 (genius) |
How to read 才
才 is read さい depending on the word.
Words with 才
- 天才thiên tài
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Updated: 2026-08-09