JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
裁 — tailor
- Reading
- サイ・た.つ・さば.く
- Meaning
- tailor; judge; decision; cut out
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
裁 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is サイ・た.つ・さば.く and it means tailor; judge; decision; cut out. 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.
裁 appears in everyday japanese words such as 体裁 (decency), 制裁 (restraint) and 独裁 (dictatorship).
Japanese words containing 裁
Frequently asked questions
What does 裁 mean in Japanese?
裁 means tailor; judge; decision; cut out in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 裁 read?
裁 is read サイ・た.つ・さば.く. Reading it inside real words — 体裁 and 制裁 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 裁 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 裁 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 裁 in a word?
A common word containing 裁 is 体裁 (ていさい) — "decency". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 裁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 裁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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