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On'yomi
ザイ・サイ・ゾク
ZAI / SAI / ZOKU
Kun'yomi
たから
takara

property · money · wealth · assets

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#494
Radicalshell(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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shell + 才

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of shell and talent. Talent of shell.

Symbolism

Property, finance, treasure. Represents wealth.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Building wealth

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

財は一代

ざいはいちだい

Wealth lasts one generation; Riches don't last beyond a lifetime

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 財 mean in Japanese?

財 means property, money, wealth, assets.

How do you read 財?

On'yomi: ザイ、サイ、ゾク (ZAI, SAI, ZOKU). Kun'yomi: たから (takara).

How many strokes does 財 have?

財 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).

Is 財 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 財 (property, money, wealth, assets) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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