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桟
On'yomi
サン・セン
SAN / SEN
Kun'yomi
かけはし
kakehashi
scaffold · cleat · frame · jetty · bolt (door)
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and phonetic. Wooden scaffold.
Symbolism
Pier, gallery, scaffold. Represents scaffold.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
桟=
木㦮
tree + 㦮
Words & Expressions
Words written with 桟
桟橋さんばしpier
Four-Character Compounds
天井桟敷
てんじょうさじき
gallery (in a theatre); upper gallery; cheap seats
Proverbs & Idioms
桟橋を渡る
さんばしをわたる
To cross the pier
Navigating uncertain circumstances
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 桟 mean in Japanese?
桟 means scaffold, cleat, frame, jetty, bolt (door).
How do you read 桟?
On'yomi: サン、セン (SAN, SEN). Kun'yomi: かけはし (kakehashi).
How many strokes does 桟 have?
桟 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 桟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
桟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means scaffold, cleat, frame, jetty, bolt (door). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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