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栽

On'yomi
サイ
SAI

plantation · planting

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1496
Radical木tree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and phonetic. Planting tree.

Symbolism

Cultivate, bonsai, planting. Represents planting.

Words & Expressions

Words written with 栽

盆栽ぼんさいbonsai
栽培さいばいcultivation

Proverbs & Idioms

栽培は忍耐

さいばいはにんたい

Cultivation requires patience

Growing things takes time and care

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 栽 mean in Japanese?

栽 means plantation, planting.

How do you read 栽?

On'yomi: サイ (SAI).

How many strokes does 栽 have?

栽 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 栽 a good kanji for a tattoo?

栽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means plantation, planting. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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