Kanji information

MeaningsGenius, Years Old, Cubic Shaku
On-yomiさい
Strokes3
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency1497

How to Write 才 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 才 mean?

Genius, Years Old, Cubic Shaku

How do you read 才?

On-yomi: さい

How many strokes does 才 have?

3 strokes

才 appears in which JLPT level?

才 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 才 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 才 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1497.

Where can I see the stroke order for 才?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 才 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 才?

U+624D

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