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哉
On'yomi
サイ
SAI
Kun'yomi
かな・や
kana / ya
how · what · alas · question mark · exclamation mark
Details
Strokes9
Radical口mouth(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and mouth. Exclamation.
Symbolism
Exclamation, indeed, alas. Represents exclamation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 哉 mean in Japanese?
哉 means how, what, alas, question mark, exclamation mark.
How do you read 哉?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: かな、や (kana, ya).
How many strokes does 哉 have?
哉 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 哉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 哉 (how, what, alas, question mark, exclamation mark) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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