JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
採 — pick
- Reading
- サイ・と.る
- Meaning
- pick; take; fetch; take up
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
採 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is サイ・と.る and it means pick; take; fetch; take up. 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.
採 appears in everyday japanese words such as 採択 (adoption), 採掘 (mining) and 採決 (vote).
Japanese words containing 採
Frequently asked questions
What does 採 mean in Japanese?
採 means pick; take; fetch; take up in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 採 read?
採 is read サイ・と.る. Reading it inside real words — 採択 and 採掘 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 採 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 採 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 採 in a word?
A common word containing 採 is 採択 (さいたく) — "adoption". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 採 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 採 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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