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埼
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
さき・さい・みさき
saki / sai / misaki
cape · spit · promontory
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and strange. Strange land.
Symbolism
Saitama, cape, promontory. Represents place name.
Component Breakdown
埼=
土奇
earth + 奇
Words & Expressions
Words written with 埼
埼玉さいたまsaitama
Proverbs & Idioms
埼玉の野は広い
さいたまののはひろい
The fields of Saitama are wide
Vast expanses of open land
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 埼 mean in Japanese?
埼 means cape, spit, promontory.
How do you read 埼?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: さき、さい、みさき (saki, sai, misaki).
How many strokes does 埼 have?
埼 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 埼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
埼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cape, spit, promontory. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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