JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
債 — bond
- Reading
- サイ
- Meaning
- bond; loan; debt
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
債 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is サイ and it means bond; loan; debt. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
債 appears in everyday japanese words such as 負債 (debt).
Japanese words containing 債
Frequently asked questions
What does 債 mean in Japanese?
債 means bond; loan; debt in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 債 read?
債 is read サイ. Reading it inside real words — 負債 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 債 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 債 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 債 in a word?
A common word containing 債 is 負債 (ふさい) — "debt". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 債 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 債 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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