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On'yomi
セイ・サイ
SEI / SAI
Kun'yomi
そろ.う・ひと.しい・ひと.しく・あたる・はやい
sorou / hitoshii / hitoshiku / ataru / hayai

adjusted · alike · equal · similar variety of

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Strokes8
Frequency#1209
Radicalliterature(4)
Old Form
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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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丿

文 + 丿 + two + 丨

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of grain neatly lined. Being orderly.

Symbolism

All together, chorus, orderly. Represents uniformity.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

百花斉放

ひゃっかせいほう

let a hundred flowers blossom; Hundred Flowers campaign; let a hundred flowers blossom

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 斉 mean in Japanese?

斉 means adjusted, alike, equal, similar variety of.

How do you read 斉?

On'yomi: セイ、サイ (SEI, SAI). Kun'yomi: そろ.う、ひと.しい、ひと.しく、あたる、はやい (sorou, hitoshii, hitoshiku, ataru, hayai).

How many strokes does 斉 have?

斉 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 文 (literature).

Is 斉 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 斉 (adjusted, alike, equal, similar variety of) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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