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財
On'yomi
ザイ・サイ・ゾク
ZAI / SAI / ZOKU
Kun'yomi
たから
takara
property · money · wealth · assets
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and talent. Talent of shell.
Symbolism
Property, finance, treasure. Represents wealth.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building wealth
Component Breakdown
財=
貝才
shell + 才
Words & Expressions
Words written with 財
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
Related Figures & Stories
財部彪
Name contains 財
Takarabe Takeshi was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy, and served as Navy Minister in the 1920s.
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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?
財 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means property, money, wealth, assets. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.