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債
On'yomi
サイ
SAI
bond · loan · debt
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and blame. Blame on person.
Symbolism
Debt, obligation, bond. Represents debt.
Component Breakdown
債=
亻責
person + 責
Words & Expressions
Words written with 債
債権さいけんcredit
債券さいけんdebenture
債務さいむliabilities
公債こうさいpublic bond
国債こくさいnational debt
Proverbs & Idioms
借金は身を縛る
しゃっきんはみをしばる
Debt binds the body
Owing money restricts your freedom
Other kanji with the same meaning
“bond”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 債 mean in Japanese?
債 means bond, loan, debt.
How do you read 債?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI).
How many strokes does 債 have?
債 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 債 a good kanji for a tattoo?
債 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bond, loan, debt. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.