JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
才 — genius
- Reading
- サイ
- Meaning
- genius; years old; cubic shaku
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
才 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is サイ and it means genius; years old; cubic shaku. 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.
才 appears in everyday japanese words such as 天才 (genius) and 才能 (talent).
Japanese words containing 才
Frequently asked questions
What does 才 mean in Japanese?
才 means genius; years old; cubic shaku in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 才 read?
才 is read サイ. Reading it inside real words — 天才 and 才能 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 才 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 才 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 才 in a word?
A common word containing 才 is 天才 (てんさい) — "genius". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 才 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 才 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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