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聖
聖 (readings: せい; Japanese kanji) means “holy / sacred”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 聖地 (sacred place).
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聖なる山に登る。
せいなるやまにのぼる。I climb the holy mountain.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 聖 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | holy / sacred |
| Readings | せい |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 聖地 (sacred place) |
How to read 聖
聖 is read せい depending on the word.
Words with 聖
- 聖地thánh địa
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Updated: 2026-08-09