採
pick · take · fetch · take up
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and pick. Picking with hand.
Symbolism
Employ, collect, grade. Represents taking.
Component Breakdown
hand + 采
Words & Expressions
Words written with 採
Four-Character Compounds
採長補短
さいちょうほたん
compensating for one's shortcomings by incorporating others' strong points
Proverbs & Idioms
採らぬ狸の皮算用
とらぬたぬきのかわざんよう
Counting the pelts of uncaught raccoon dogs
Counting chickens before they hatch
Anime & Manga
素材採取家の異世界旅行記
A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai
A well-known work with 採 in its Japanese title.
俺以外誰も採取できない素材なのに「素材採取率が低い」とパワハラする幼馴染錬金術師と絶縁した専属魔導士、辺境の町でスローライフを送りたい。
Ore Igai Dare mo Saishu Dekinai Sozai nano ni "Sozai Saishuritsu ga Hikui" to Pawahara Suru Osananajimi Renkinjutsushi to Zetsuen Shita Senzoku Madoushi, Henkyou no Machi de Slow Life wo Okuritai.
A well-known work with 採 in its Japanese title.
洞窟王からはじめる楽園ライフ ～万能の採掘スキルで最強に!?～
A Cave King’s Road to Paradise: Climbing to the Top with My Almighty Mining Skills!
A well-known work with 採 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 採 mean in Japanese?
採 means pick, take, fetch, take up.
How do you read 採?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: と.る (toru).
How many strokes does 採 have?
採 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 採 a good kanji for a tattoo?
採 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pick, take, fetch, take up. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.